Distressed Fivo 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed, heavy display face with a strongly distressed, ink-worn surface. Strokes appear brushy and slightly swollen, with ragged outer contours and occasional interior nicks that create a printed-and-weathered texture. Counters are generally open but uneven, terminals are blunt and softened, and curves wobble subtly, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect rhythm. Overall spacing feels compact while widths vary per glyph, reinforcing an organic, hand-rendered look.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event promotions, album/cover art, and packaging where the worn texture can be appreciated. It works well for thematic branding that wants a rugged or handmade feel, and for punchy captions or pull quotes rather than dense reading.
The texture and unevenness evoke a gritty, DIY attitude with a touch of retro novelty. It reads energetic and a bit mischievous—more punk flyer than polished signage—while still staying legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing display voice with deliberate imperfections—simulating worn ink, rough printing, or distressed lettering—while maintaining straightforward letterforms for quick recognition.
The distressed treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, so the texture becomes a key part of the voice rather than an occasional effect. The condensed proportions and dark color create strong presence, but the rough edges can visually merge at smaller sizes or in long blocks of copy.