Distressed Ragol 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'Identidad' by Punchform, 'Founder' by Serebryakov, and 'Fonetika' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, blocky sans with softly rounded corners and a noticeably roughened perimeter. Strokes are thick and compact with slightly uneven edges and occasional nicks and speckled voids that read like worn ink or distressed print. Counters are generally open and simple, while widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an irregular, handmade rhythm. The numerals match the same stout construction and textural erosion for a consistent color in display settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, badges, and packaging where a rough, tactile voice is desired. It also works well for branding marks and apparel graphics that benefit from an intentionally worn, printed look.
The overall tone feels gritty and tactile, like lettering pulled from a well-used rubber stamp or a weathered poster. Despite the roughness, the forms stay friendly and approachable, creating a bold, playful energy with a lo-fi, analog attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with intentional edge wear and ink breakup, emulating imperfect printing while keeping letterforms simple and legible. Its irregular widths and textured silhouettes prioritize personality and punch over strict typographic uniformity.
The texture is most visible along verticals and curved shoulders, where the edge breakup creates a lively silhouette. The font maintains strong mass and clear shapes at larger sizes, while the distressed details become part of the character rather than fine ornament.