Distressed Itmun 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macarena DT' by DTP Types, 'Example' by K-Type, and 'Pragmatica' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, stickers, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, informal, tactile texture, diy character, vintage print, casual display, rough edges, inked, blotchy, uneven rhythm, textured.
A chunky, inked display face with soft, rounded forms and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes are heavy and slightly wobbly, with worn corners, small nicks, and occasional blotting that make the counters feel imperfect and organic. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven rhythm; curves are generally broad and friendly, while terminals look pressed or stamped rather than crisply cut. The numerals and capitals carry the same distressed texture, giving the set a consistent, hand-printed character.
Works well for posters, headlines, and title treatments where a rough, tactile impression is desired. It also fits packaging, merchandise, stickers, and social graphics that benefit from a handmade, screen-printed or stamped aesthetic, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The overall tone is gritty and homemade, like lettering pulled from a well-used stamp, screen print, or marker fill. It reads casual and energetic, with a slightly rebellious, DIY sensibility that feels more crafty than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-getting word shape while baking in analog imperfection and wear. Its irregular contours and blotty texture aim to evoke hand-made production methods and add character without relying on extreme distortion.
At text sizes the texture becomes a defining feature, so spacing and word shapes feel lively rather than strictly uniform. The distressed edges and softened joins reduce sharpness, making it better suited to short bursts of copy than precision-driven typography.