Distressed Sevu 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Placebo Serif' by Présence Typo, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, merch, vintage, playful, rugged, bold, rustic, aged print, stamped feel, display impact, retro tone, slab serif, rounded, blunted, speckled, stamped.
A very heavy slab-serif design with compact proportions and blunt, softly rounded terminals. Strokes are chunky with pronounced, bracket-like joins and wide, blocky serifs that read clearly at display sizes. The letterforms carry an intentionally uneven, worn surface: interiors show speckling and small voids, and outer edges appear slightly eroded, creating a stamped/printed texture. Overall spacing feels generous and the rhythm is steady, with a sturdy baseline and emphatic verticals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and branding marks where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, signage, and merchandise graphics that want a vintage or rugged print feel. For longer text, the heavy weight and surface noise are more likely to dominate, so larger sizes and ample leading help.
The texture and stout slab structure give the face a nostalgic, workmanlike character—part old poster, part hand-inked stamp. It feels friendly and energetic rather than refined, projecting a confident, slightly roughened tone suited to informal, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine a classic slab-serif silhouette with a deliberately weathered print texture, evoking aged letterpress, stamp impressions, or worn signage while retaining strong readability and bold presence.
The distressed pattern is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive “ink wear” look. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, and counters remain open enough to keep the glyphs legible despite the texture.