Distressed Gomy 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Ano' by Alias, 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Mix Modern' by Mix Fonts, and 'Futura Futuris' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, grunge, casual, retro, tactile texture, diy charm, vintage print, friendly display, imperfect ink, rounded, blotchy, stamped, chunky, friendly.
A chunky, rounded sans with simplified, almost monoline construction and soft corners throughout. Strokes show an intentionally rough, worn texture—small nicks, speckling, and uneven ink-like fill—creating a screen-printed or rubber-stamp effect. Proportions are compact with generally low extenders and a tight, sturdy stance, while letterforms remain open and legible with broad counters and straightforward geometry. Numerals and capitals keep the same heavy, approachable silhouettes, with the distress pattern varying slightly from glyph to glyph to emphasize an analog print feel.
Well-suited for bold display settings where the textured print character can be seen—posters, event flyers, merch graphics, labels, and packaging. It works especially well for short headlines, logos, and punchy callouts in playful or retro-themed designs; at smaller sizes the distress becomes subtler, so it’s best used where the grain can remain visible.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a tactile, imperfect finish that reads as crafty and lived-in rather than polished. The distressed texture adds a nostalgic, DIY character that can feel vintage and street-level, but still friendly and accessible.
The design appears intended to blend a friendly rounded display sans with a deliberate worn-print overlay, evoking imperfect ink transfer and handmade production. The goal is strong readability with added character—an energetic, tactile look that suggests stamped, screened, or aged printing rather than crisp digital type.
Texture is embedded inside the shapes rather than relying solely on ragged outlines, so large sizes showcase the grain and speckle most clearly. The rounded terminals and reduced sharpness keep the distressed treatment from feeling aggressive, maintaining a warm, approachable rhythm across lines of text.