Sans Rounded Yilu 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, labels, handmade, grunge, playful, rough, casual, handcrafted feel, distressed print, casual display, tactile texture, textured, blotchy, organic, stamped, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with an intentionally rough, inked texture throughout. Strokes have irregular edges and slightly wobbly outlines, as if made with a dry brush or worn rubber stamp, while counters stay open enough for clear letter recognition. Forms are mostly rounded and friendly, with softened corners and uneven terminal finishes that create a lively, handmade rhythm across words. Capitals feel sturdy and blocky; lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey construction where expected and maintains consistent, readable proportions.
Best suited to display use where its texture can read as a deliberate stylistic choice—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, labels, and social graphics. It works well for themes that benefit from an analog or handcrafted look, especially when paired with cleaner body text for contrast.
The overall tone is crafty and informal, with a gritty, analog personality. Its textured finish suggests DIY printmaking, zines, packaging stamps, or distressed signage—energetic rather than polished. The rounded shapes keep it approachable, while the rough perimeter adds attitude and a slightly vintage, screen-printed feel.
This design appears intended to deliver a friendly sans structure with the character of imperfect print—prioritizing personality and tactile texture over geometric precision. The goal seems to be quick recognizability with a distinctly handmade, distressed finish for impactful display typography.
The texture is strong enough that very small sizes may fill in or appear noisy, while mid-to-large sizes show the distressed edge detail clearly. Numerals follow the same chunky, ink-worn treatment, helping headlines and short callouts feel cohesive.