Distressed Loda 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apres' by Font Bureau; 'Morandi' by Monotype; 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH; 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic; and 'Elpy', 'Entendre', and 'Entendre Rough' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, event promo, gritty, playful, handmade, casual, retro, handmade feel, worn print, headline impact, expressive texture, rough, textured, brushy, inked, chunky.
A slanted, heavy-stroke display face with a brushy, inked construction and visibly uneven edges. Strokes show organic swelling and tapering, with softened corners and occasional nicks that create a worn, printed texture. Letterforms are compact and rounded overall, with simplified interior counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm that reinforces the handmade feel. The numerals match the same roughened silhouette and sturdy presence, keeping the set visually consistent in tone.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and brand marks where a handcrafted, rough-printed look is desirable. It can work for subheads and brief blurbs, but the textured edges and dense forms are most effective when given room to breathe at larger sizes.
The font conveys an informal, energetic tone—like hand-painted signage or a quick marker/brush headline that’s been run through imperfect printing. Its rough texture adds grit and approachability, balancing toughness with a friendly, lively character.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-rendered brush lettering while introducing a consistent, repeatable distressed outline for a deliberately worn, analog finish. It prioritizes personality and impact over pristine regularity, aiming for a lively, tactile presence in display typography.
Texture is baked into the outlines rather than added as an overlay, so the distressed effect remains consistent at different sizes while becoming more noticeable at larger display settings. The slant and irregular stroke endings give words a sense of motion, making the face feel more expressive than neutral.