Distressed Yine 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PhotoWall' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, stickers, rugged, playful, handmade, loud, grungy, handmade feel, rough print, attention grab, casual display, chunky, textured, blunt, organic, uneven.
A chunky, all-caps-forward display face with thick strokes, compact counters, and noticeably irregular, roughened edges. Letterforms feel hand-rendered and slightly compressed, with simplified geometry and blunt terminals that vary subtly from glyph to glyph. Texture reads like dry-brush or worn ink, creating a mottled silhouette and small edge nicks that add visual noise while keeping overall shapes legible.
Best suited to display applications where texture is an asset: posters, event flyers, bold headlines, merch graphics, packaging callouts, and album/cover art. It works well when you want a handmade, rough-printed look and can give short phrases strong presence on screen or in print.
The font projects a casual, mischievous energy—bold and attention-seeking, with a DIY, imperfect charm. Its distressed texture suggests grit and immediacy, making it feel informal, expressive, and a bit rebellious rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted or roughly printed lettering, prioritizing impact and personality over precision. Its consistent distressing and simplified shapes aim to deliver a robust, tactile voice for expressive, theme-driven typography.
Spacing appears sturdy and generous enough for short text, but the heavy texture and tight counters can darken quickly at smaller sizes. Numerals and caps share the same blunt, rugged construction, giving headlines and labels a consistent, poster-like impact.