Distressed Lose 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype, 'Diafragma' by ParaType, 'PF Synch Pro' by Parachute, and 'Greek Font Set #1' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, signage, rustic, industrial, typewriter, workwear, vintage, aged print, rugged branding, analog texture, utility signage, slab-serif, rounded corners, inked, gritty, blunt.
A heavy, slab-serif typeface with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with rounded corners and softened joins, giving the letterforms a stamped, inked-in feel rather than crisp vector geometry. Edges show consistent roughening and small dents, suggesting worn type or imperfect printing, while counters stay relatively open for a bold face. The lowercase is sturdy and wide-set with single-storey forms where expected, and the numerals are blocky and highly legible with the same softened, distressed treatment.
Best suited to display typography where texture can be seen: posters, brand marks, product packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a rugged, vintage-industrial voice. It can also work for short subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when paired with a cleaner text face for body copy.
The overall tone is rugged and utilitarian, evoking workshop labels, shipping marks, and old equipment stenciling without being strictly stencil-based. Its weathered texture adds a lived-in, analog personality that reads as authentic, practical, and slightly tough.
The design appears intended to mimic bold letterpress or typewriter-like slabs that have been repeatedly used, producing softened corners and irregular ink spread. The goal is to deliver strong readability with a built-in aged texture for instantly themed, tactile-looking typography.
The distress is evenly distributed across the set, so texture remains present even at larger sizes; at smaller sizes it may visually thicken and merge in tight settings. The heavy slabs and rounded shaping keep the face friendly enough for display while still feeling firmly industrial.