Distressed Esno 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goga' by Narrow Type, 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, rugged, friendly, casual, handmade feel, vintage print, tactile texture, casual impact, approachable display, rounded, blobby, roughened, soft corners, speckled texture.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, swollen forms and generously curved joins. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline in feel, but the outlines show uneven pressure and subtle wobble, creating a hand-inked rhythm. Edges are intentionally roughened and slightly irregular, with a speckled, worn texture appearing inside the black shapes. Counters are open and simple, and terminals tend to be blunt and rounded, keeping the overall silhouette approachable while still visually punchy.
Well suited for short, bold statements in posters, packaging, and branding that want an approachable, handmade character. It performs best in headlines, labels, and social graphics where the distressed texture can be appreciated, and where a casual, retro-printed tone is desired.
The font reads as warm and informal, with a crafty, screen-printed attitude. Its distressed surface and softened geometry give it a vintage, lived-in feel—more playful than gritty—suggesting analog production and everyday friendliness.
Likely designed to combine a friendly, rounded display sans structure with the character of worn ink or imperfect printing. The goal appears to be high-impact readability paired with an intentionally imperfect, tactile surface that signals craft and authenticity.
Spacing appears comfortable and the large, rounded counters help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the distressed texture becomes more prominent as sizes increase. Numerals match the same chunky, softened style, and uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, slightly bouncy baseline energy.