Distressed Syba 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, comics, stickers, playful, handmade, gritty, casual, bold, handmade feel, print texture, playful display, diy aesthetic, brushy, blobby, rounded, inky, roughened.
A heavy, rounded sans with an irregular, hand-rendered texture. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with softly blunted terminals and wobbly contours that mimic brush or marker fill, leaving subtly uneven edges and occasional interior bumps. Proportions are generally compact with wide bowls and a large presence on the line; counters stay open enough for readability but vary slightly from letter to letter. The overall rhythm is intentionally inconsistent, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect cadence in both uppercase and lowercase, with similarly chunky, simplified figures.
Best suited for display settings where personality and texture are desirable: posters, event flyers, product packaging, children’s or comedic book covers, and short-form branding elements. It also works well for stickers, social graphics, and headings where the chunky shapes can carry the message without needing fine detail at small sizes.
The font conveys an informal, friendly energy with a gritty, tactile edge, like paint stamped onto paper. It feels approachable and comedic rather than refined, suggesting DIY craft, zines, and playful signage. The roughness adds attitude and warmth, making the text feel human and spontaneous.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-inked voice with controlled legibility, combining rounded sans construction with deliberately rough, imperfect edges. Its goal is to feel printed or painted by hand—expressive, casual, and attention-grabbing—while remaining usable for short paragraphs and prominent headlines.
The distressed texture is consistent across glyphs, with a soft, “ink spread” look rather than sharp chipping. Letterforms lean toward rounded construction (notably in bowls and shoulders), while diagonals and joins retain a hand-drawn wobble that keeps headlines energetic.