Distressed Sovy 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album covers, apparel graphics, grunge, rugged, raw, industrial, vintage print, print wear, tactile grit, retro toughness, handmade feel, roughened, inked, weathered, blunt, chunky.
A heavy, slabby serif with compact proportions and a sturdy, poster-like build. Strokes are broadly uniform with firm, squared terminals, while the letterforms show consistent roughness: chipped edges, irregular contours, and occasional interior nicks that mimic worn ink or distressed printing. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, and the overall silhouette remains stable and legible despite the intentional abrasion.
Works best in display settings where the rough texture can read clearly—posters, large headlines, signage, packaging labels, and merch graphics. It can also support short passages or punchy pull-quotes when set at generous sizes and with comfortable tracking to keep the distressed edges from visually clumping.
The texture reads as tough and utilitarian, suggesting age, friction, and hands-on production. It feels assertive and imperfect in a deliberate way, with a handmade, screen-printed or stamped character that adds grit without collapsing readability.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable, classic serif structure while adding an intentional worn surface for instant atmosphere. The goal appears to be a robust, highly legible base form with distressed detailing that brings a tactile, printed authenticity to modern layouts.
Distressing is applied fairly evenly across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive ‘printed-and-worn’ rhythm rather than random damage. Spacing appears straightforward and workmanlike, with the texture doing most of the expressive lifting.