Distressed Kede 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, blocky serif design with compact counters and visibly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and fairly consistent, while edges appear worn and torn, with occasional nicks, bumps, and ink-squeeze textures that create a printed, distressed silhouette. Serifs are short and blunt, and the overall construction stays upright and legible, with slightly uneven internal shapes that add a handmade, press-printed character.
Best suited for display typography where the distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, event promos, product labels, and bold social graphics. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or section headers, especially when a gritty, printed-on-paper attitude is desired.
The texture and boldness give it a gritty, tactile tone reminiscent of stamped posters, DIY flyers, and weathered signage. Its rough finish reads energetic and informal, balancing toughness with a friendly, cartoonish warmth rather than a refined or academic feel.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediately bold, attention-grabbing voice with a worn, inked surface—evoking analog printing, stamped marks, and rough-cut lettering while maintaining straightforward readability.
The distressing is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, suggesting a deliberate surface treatment rather than random noise. At smaller sizes the interior roughness can fill in, while at display sizes the torn edges and speckled counters become a key part of the personality.