Distressed Ilmo 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AT Move Skewy' by André Toet Design, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Amberly' by DearType, 'Ciutadella Rounded' by Emtype Foundry, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, and 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, event promos, playful, grungy, handmade, cartoony, casual, tactile feel, diy texture, playful impact, rugged charm, blobby, roughened, chunky, soft-edged, inky.
A heavy, rounded sans with swollen strokes and consistently softened corners. The letterforms are compact and simplified, with low internal detail and generous, irregular counters that read like ink spread or foam-stamp impressions. Edges are intentionally uneven and pebbled, creating a mottled silhouette across straight stems and curves alike. Overall spacing feels slightly loose and organic, reinforcing a hand-formed rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to display sizes where the textured edges and chunky forms can be appreciated—posters, packaging callouts, stickers, and branded headlines. It also works well for playful or rugged thematic materials (games, crafts, seasonal promos), while extended small-size body copy may lose clarity due to the heavy texture.
The texture and bubbly shapes give the face a friendly, mischievous tone—more crafty and informal than polished. It evokes DIY printing, tactile materials, and playful headline energy, with a lightly gritty character that adds attitude without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to merge a friendly rounded silhouette with an intentionally rough print texture, delivering a bold, attention-grabbing voice that feels handmade and imperfect in a controlled way.
The distressed effect is applied broadly and consistently, so the texture becomes part of the voice rather than occasional damage. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same soft, blunted terminals, keeping a cohesive look across mixed-case settings and short bursts of text.