Distressed Kydu 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Klik' by Fenotype, 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene, 'PTL Fabrik' by Primetype, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, apparel, grungy, playful, handmade, punchy, retro, impact, texture, casual, attention, roughened, blobby, chunky, organic, inked.
A compact, heavy display face with rounded, inked forms and visibly roughened edges. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with slightly uneven contours that suggest worn printing or marker/brush fill. Counters tend to be tight and simplified, and terminals often end in blunt, softly irregular cuts. The overall rhythm is steady but intentionally imperfect, with small variations in width and silhouette that keep the texture lively across lines of text.
Well suited to short, high-impact settings such as poster titles, event flyers, album or podcast artwork, packaging callouts, stickers, and apparel graphics. It also works for branding elements that want a rugged, handcrafted tone, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The font reads as handmade and rugged, balancing a friendly, cartoonish softness with a distressed, printed texture. Its irregular edges and dense color give it an energetic, DIY character that feels casual and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a deliberately worn, hand-printed feel. The goal appears to be a bold, approachable display voice that conveys texture and personality without relying on fine detail or contrast.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a uniform “stamped” presence. In longer passages the heavy mass and tight counters can build strong visual density, making it especially effective when given ample size and breathing room.