Distressed Rakoh 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' by DearType, 'Astern Shade' and 'Fendesert' by Edignwn Type, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, band flyers, event promos, grunge, playful, handmade, loud, retro, tactile print, rugged impact, handmade feel, attention grab, roughened, inked, stamped, chunky, weathered.
A compact, heavy display face with blunt, rounded-rectangle construction and uneven, eroded contours. Strokes feel brushy and ink-loaded, with frequent internal voids and speckled texture that suggests worn printing or dry-brush breakup. Counters are generally small and squarish, terminals are mostly flat, and joins are simplified, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like silhouette with intentionally irregular rhythm from letter to letter.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where texture is an asset: posters, flyers, album or gig graphics, packaging fronts, badges, and bold web headers. It can also work for logotypes or section titles when you want a rugged, handmade imprint rather than a clean geometric finish.
The overall tone is gritty yet friendly—like a handmade stamp pulled from a well-used block. Its rough texture and chunky shapes read as energetic and informal, balancing a tough, distressed attitude with a quirky, approachable charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint while adding character through distressed edges and ink-break texture. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and a tactile, printed feel over smooth regularity, aiming for expressive display typography that feels worn-in and human-made.
Uppercase forms are blocky and compact, while lowercase keeps a simple, single-storey feel (notably in a and g) that reinforces the casual, handcrafted voice. Numerals match the same rugged texture and stout proportions, staying highly attention-grabbing even at a glance.