Distressed Symi 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Montio' by Katatrad, 'Corporative Sans Round Condensed' by Latinotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, grungy, playful, handmade, punchy, comic, add texture, feel handmade, create impact, signal informality, rough-edged, chunky, soft-cornered, blobby, uneven.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky strokes and intentionally irregular contours. Terminals look blunted and slightly torn, with edge wobble and small nicks that mimic stamped ink or rough brush fill. Counters are generally compact and organic, and curves feel slightly lumpy rather than geometric. Overall spacing and letter widths vary, creating a lively, hand-made rhythm while keeping clear silhouettes at headline sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, cover art, labels, and bold social graphics where the rough texture can read clearly. It can work for punchy subheads or pull quotes, but extended small-size body text will likely feel dense due to the heavy fill and compact counters.
The font projects an energetic, scrappy attitude—casual and mischievous rather than refined. Its rough texture reads as tactile and DIY, suggesting zines, gig posters, and playful horror/comic vibes without becoming illegible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a deliberately imperfect, distressed surface—like ink pressed from a worn stamp or a quick marker fill. Its variable letter shapes and rough edges aim to add character and immediacy, prioritizing personality and tone over strict uniformity.
Uppercase forms are broad and simple, while lowercase shows more personality through uneven bowls and quirky joints; the dot on i/j is a solid blob that reinforces the inked look. Numerals match the same soft, battered shapes, with simplified forms and heavy fills that favor impact over precision.