Distressed Yila 10 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Troyline' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, grunge, handmade, vintage, playful, rugged, add texture, analog print, diy character, bold impact, aged look, roughened, stamped, blotty, chipped, inked.
A heavy, condensed sans with visibly rough, worn contours that suggest ink spread and imperfect printing. Strokes are largely monolinear but break and wobble at the edges, producing irregular silhouettes and occasional nicks that read like chipped paint or a distressed stamp. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly uneven, with rounded corners and a soft, blobby finish that keeps the texture prominent at both display sizes and in text. Overall spacing feels tight and poster-like, with small sidebearings and a compact rhythm that emphasizes density and impact.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and product packaging where texture is an asset. It also works well for band/album artwork, merchandise graphics, and themed event materials that benefit from a printed-by-hand or weathered-stamp aesthetic.
The texture and compact proportions create a gritty, handmade tone—part vintage print ephemera, part DIY poster. It feels energetic and slightly mischievous, with a casual, imperfect confidence that suits expressive, non-corporate messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence while foregrounding an intentionally imperfect print texture. Its condensed build and dense color aim for quick readability at display sizes, while the distressed edges add character and a tactile, analog feel.
The distressing appears consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive “worn impression” look rather than random damage. Numerals and punctuation in the sample retain the same inked, battered character, helping extended copy keep a unified texture.