Distressed Lemy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, album art, handmade, grunge, casual, rustic, playful, add texture, humanize type, evoke print, casual branding, diy look, rough edge, inked, blotchy, imperfect, organic.
A rounded, monoline sans with intentionally irregular contours and softly wobbled verticals that suggest ink spread and uneven pressure. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, but edges are ragged and slightly blotted, creating a printed-by-hand texture. Counters are open and simple, terminals are mostly blunt, and the overall geometry leans toward squarish rounds rather than strict circles. Spacing and letter widths vary modestly, reinforcing an unpolished, tactile rhythm while remaining legible in continuous text.
Best suited to display roles where texture is part of the message: posters, event flyers, packaging, hang tags, menus, album/cover art, and social graphics. It can work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when sizes are generous and contrast is kept simple. For interfaces or small-caption text, the rough edges may reduce crispness compared to cleaner sans faces.
The font conveys a crafty, lived-in tone—like rubber-stamp lettering, marker notes, or rough screen print. Its friendly roundness keeps it approachable, while the distressed texture adds grit and nostalgia. The overall feeling is informal and human, with a slightly rebellious DIY attitude.
The design appears aimed at delivering a hand-printed, imperfect look with reliable readability—capturing the charm of rough production methods while keeping straightforward letterforms. It’s built to add personality and tactility to modern layouts without relying on extreme distortion.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and compact, while lowercase introduces more bounce and quirks, especially in curved letters and joints. Numerals share the same softened, worn edges and maintain clear silhouettes, making them suitable for informal labeling. The texture is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than accidental, but it will visually “busy up” at very small sizes.