Distressed Kene 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, playful, grungy, handmade, bold, comic, handmade feel, friendly impact, rough texture, headline punch, blobby, rough, chunky, rounded, inked.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and organically uneven contours. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel, with soft corners and subtly lumpy, distressed edges that suggest ink spread or worn stamping. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and the overall silhouette of each glyph feels hand-shaped rather than geometrically constructed. Spacing and widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an informal, handmade rhythm while remaining upright and generally stable on the baseline.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, stickers, or cover art where texture and personality are desirable. It can work for playful branding or themed graphics, but the heavy weight and irregular edges make it less appropriate for long passages or small UI text.
The texture and bouncy proportions give a friendly, mischievous tone—more playful than aggressive—while the rough perimeter adds a worn, gritty edge. It reads like casual hand-lettering captured with a thick marker and then lightly weathered, making it feel energetic, approachable, and a bit messy in a deliberate way.
Likely designed to deliver an instantly bold, friendly impact with a handcrafted, distressed finish—combining simple, rounded forms with roughened edges to evoke casual print, marker lettering, or worn signage.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent chunky DNA, with simple, bold numerals that match the same soft, distressed treatment. The texture is present but not so extreme that counters collapse, helping it stay readable at headline sizes while still looking intentionally imperfect.