Distressed Sega 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, and 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, kids branding, playful, handmade, grungy, casual, friendly, handmade texture, playful display, rough print look, casual branding, chunky, rounded, brushy, blobby, uneven.
A chunky, rounded display face with brush-like, irregular stroke edges and slightly uneven curves that give each glyph a printed-by-hand feel. Forms are simplified and sturdy, with soft corners, compact counters, and a generally low-detail construction that favors mass over precision. Stroke weight wobbles subtly, terminals look dabbed or dry-brushed, and spacing/widths vary enough to create a lively, imperfect rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the rough, handmade texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, stickers, event promos, and casual branding. It can also work for youth-oriented or playful editorial callouts where a friendly, imperfect voice is desired.
The texture and softened geometry project an approachable, playful tone with a lightly rugged, street-poster energy. It feels informal and human, like quick sign lettering or a stamped/painted headline where small inconsistencies are part of the charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with deliberate imperfections—combining rounded, simplified letterforms with distressed edges to mimic hand-painted or rough-printed lettering.
At larger sizes the distressed edges read as intentional texture, while at smaller sizes the roughness and tight counters can visually fill in. The numerals and uppercase carry the same rounded, hand-rendered character, helping the set feel cohesive in headline settings.