Distressed Losy 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Araboto' by FarahatDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, gritty, industrial, vintage, utilitarian, raw, weathered, printed, rugged, impactful, authentic, roughened, chipped, inked, grunge, textured.
A heavy, sans-leaning letterform structure is paired with consistently rough, chipped contours and uneven terminals, creating a distressed surface across the alphabet and numerals. Proportions are compact and workmanlike, with sturdy verticals and simple geometric cores that keep letters recognizable even as edges fray. The texture is visually prominent, producing an organic, printed-from-ink character rather than smooth digital curves.
This font suits headlines, posters, album art, event graphics, packaging accents, and branding that benefits from a rugged, tactile voice. It works well where a stamped or distressed print aesthetic is desired—such as workshop, outdoors, craft, or industrial-themed designs—and can add character to short blocks of copy when ample size and spacing are available.
This typeface conveys a gritty, imperfect energy, like ink pushed through a worn stencil or struck by a well-used stamp. The overall tone feels utilitarian and raw, with a vintage-industrial edge that reads as honest, handmade, and a little rebellious.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, attention-getting text while projecting a worn, analog printing texture. It favors clarity of basic shapes, then overlays abrasion and irregularity to suggest age, friction, and imperfect production.
Distress is applied consistently across strokes and counters, so the texture reads as an intentional layer rather than random noise. In smaller sizes, the rough edges may visually fill in, so it tends to perform best when given enough scale and contrast against the background.