Distressed Nagu 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, headlines, branding, vintage, quirky, rustic, playful, handmade, vintage print, handmade warmth, rustic charm, friendly display, textured character, slab serif, soft terminals, rounded serifs, inked, worn.
A friendly slab-serif with wide proportions and softly rounded, bracketed serifs. Strokes stay mostly monoline with low contrast, while edges show subtle roughness and uneven inking that gives a printed, slightly worn texture. Counters are open and generously sized, and curves are bulbous with occasional curled terminals in capitals, creating a bouncy rhythm. Overall spacing reads sturdy and readable, with a handcrafted irregularity that remains consistent across the set.
Works well for display uses where a nostalgic, handcrafted feel is desirable—posters, product packaging, café or shop signage, labels, and brand marks. It can also serve for short paragraphs or pull quotes when the goal is a warm, printed texture rather than a clean editorial voice.
The tone feels vintage and tactile, like letterpress or stamped packaging where ink spread and paper texture are part of the charm. Its small quirks and soft corners lend an approachable, slightly whimsical personality, balancing sturdiness with warmth rather than precision or sleekness.
Likely designed to evoke a traditional printed slab-serif while adding controlled distress and soft, rounded details for personality. The goal appears to be a dependable, readable display face that suggests age, craft, and ink-on-paper character without sacrificing clarity.
Capitals show distinctive curled or hook-like terminals on several letters, adding a decorative flourish without becoming fully ornamental. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same inky, rounded texture, helping longer text retain cohesion while still signaling a deliberately imperfect print character.