Distressed Yaky 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, editorial, packaging, film titles, book covers, typewriter, vintage, gritty, utilitarian, archival, aged print, typewriter look, analog texture, period mood, rough authenticity, monospaced feel, inked, roughened, mechanical, stamped.
A typewriter-inspired serif design with compact, sturdy letterforms and a mostly even stroke weight. The outlines are intentionally roughened, with worn edges and uneven ink coverage that creates speckling and small bite marks along stems, bowls, and serifs. Serifs are slab-like and blunt, and curves are slightly squarish, giving the alphabet a mechanical, workmanlike rhythm. Spacing reads steady and disciplined, while the distressing introduces subtle texture and variation across glyphs.
Well-suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and display copy where an analog, printed texture is desired—such as posters, editorial pull quotes, book covers, or period-themed graphics. It can also work for packaging and branding that aims for a rugged, retro documentation feel, especially when paired with clean layouts and ample whitespace.
The font conveys an archival, analog atmosphere—like photocopied reports, carbon copies, or stamped paperwork that has been handled and reprinted over time. Its rough texture adds grit and immediacy, balancing a practical, no-nonsense voice with a lived-in, vintage character.
The design appears intended to reproduce the look of typewritten text that has been degraded by rough printing, aging, or repeated reproduction. It prioritizes legibility and familiar typewriter structure while adding controlled distressing to create atmosphere and materiality on the page.
Round characters such as O/Q and 0 show visible texture along the perimeter, and punctuation and small counters retain clarity despite the worn effect. Numerals are plain and readable, matching the same distressed imprint as the letters, which helps maintain a cohesive page color in longer text blocks.