Distressed Yila 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, playful, handmade, casual, lively, handmade feel, rough print, casual display, tactile texture, brushy, ragged, blotchy, chunky, rounded.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with rounded forms and visibly uneven, brush-like edges. Strokes are heavy and slightly wobbly, with irregular terminals and occasional ink-like blobs that create a worn, textured silhouette. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction stays legible while embracing inconsistent stroke boundaries and small variations from glyph to glyph. Numerals and capitals share the same roughened texture and friendly, softened geometry.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where the distressed texture can read clearly—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and bold social graphics. It can also add a handmade accent to labels, merch, and playful branding, especially where a rough-printed or brush-mark look is desired.
The font reads informal and energetic, with a scrappy, DIY character that feels tactile and imperfect in a deliberate way. Its rough outlines and softened shapes give it a warm, approachable tone with a hint of grunge, suitable for designs that want personality over polish.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted or marker/brush lettering that has been reproduced through rough printing or wear. It prioritizes expressive texture and an approachable, rounded silhouette while keeping letterforms straightforward for quick recognition.
Texture is most noticeable along curves and joins, where edges look slightly chewed or dry-brushed. Spacing and widths vary modestly, enhancing the handcrafted rhythm without collapsing into illegibility at display sizes.