Distressed Rymi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype, 'Clearface Gothic' and 'Franklin Gothic' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, badges, signage, rugged, vintage, punchy, industrial, playful, impact, weathered print, retro signage, tactile texture, rugged branding, grunge, roughened, ink-worn, blocky, poster.
A heavy, blocky serif with compact proportions and strong, dark color on the page. The letterforms are built from simple geometric masses with subtly rounded corners and short, sturdy serifs, while counters are generally small and tightly shaped. Throughout the set, the strokes show deliberate roughening: chipped edges, flecks, and uneven interior texture that mimic worn ink or distressed printing. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall rhythm is chunky and emphatic, keeping the texture dominant even in longer lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where the distressed texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works well for packaging, badges, and signage-style graphics that benefit from a rugged, ink-worn presence; for small text, the heavy weight and textured counters may reduce clarity.
The distressed surface and stout shapes create a rugged, workmanlike tone that reads as vintage and tactile. It feels bold and energetic rather than refined, evoking utilitarian signage, stamped lettering, and printed ephemera with visible wear.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately weathered print texture, combining stout slab-like serifs with a consistently abraded surface to suggest age, grit, and tactile production.
Uppercase forms stay broad and stable with minimal ornament, while lowercase follows the same sturdy construction for a consistent voice. Numerals are similarly weighty and textured, maintaining the same worn, speckled pattern so mixed alphanumerics look unified.