Distressed Goma 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, merch, gritty, handmade, vintage, industrial, playful, aged print, handcrafted feel, retro branding, rugged impact, roughened, inked, stamped, imperfect, textured.
A compact, heavy sans with slightly condensed proportions and simplified, blocky forms. Strokes are mostly uniform with gently rounded corners, but the outlines show consistent wear: nicks, speckling, and uneven edges that mimic ink spread or rough printing. Curves are cleanly constructed yet intentionally imperfect, and terminals often feel blunt and cut. The overall rhythm is steady and legible, with a practical, workmanlike skeleton underneath the texture.
Works best for display uses where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, badges, and merchandise graphics. It can also add character to short pull quotes or UI accents when used at larger sizes and with ample spacing, where the worn edges remain readable.
The distressed surface gives the type a gritty, tactile personality, like lettering pulled from old packaging, stamped labels, or screen-printed posters. It reads confident and utilitarian, with a casual, human edge that keeps it from feeling sterile. The tone leans retro and craft-forward rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to combine a straightforward, condensed sans structure with a consistent distressed overlay, delivering a ready-made vintage print look without additional effects. The goal appears to be strong readability paired with a tactile, imperfect finish suitable for themed branding and retro-styled compositions.
Texture appears embedded across most glyphs rather than limited to a few, producing a cohesive worn-print effect at both display and larger text sizes. Numerals and capitals retain strong silhouettes, while the distressed interior artifacts add visual noise that becomes more pronounced as size decreases.