Distressed Urli 2 is a very bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Final Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Balboa Plus' by Parkinson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, event promos, gritty, industrial, vintage, raw, tough, impact, grunge texture, compact headlines, vintage signage, industrial tone, condensed, weathered, roughened, stamped, textured.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions and tight sidebearings. Strokes show pronounced internal wear and edge abrasion, creating a broken-ink texture while keeping the main letter skeleton clear. Curves are compact and slightly squared-off, with simplified joins and generally uniform vertical emphasis. Counters are partially eroded in places, producing a poster-print feel that remains consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, labels, and brand marks where the distressed texture can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also work for merchandise graphics and event promotions that want an industrial, worn aesthetic; for longer passages, the texture and narrow width may reduce comfort and clarity.
The overall tone is rugged and utilitarian, evoking worn signage, stamped markings, and hard-used print. The distressed texture adds urgency and attitude, making the font feel bold, tough, and a bit rebellious rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width while adding a convincingly worn surface, as if printed with aging equipment or stamped onto rough material. It prioritizes bold presence and atmosphere over pristine detail, aiming for a gritty, vintage-industrial voice.
The distress pattern appears integrated into each glyph rather than random, giving repeated letterforms a coherent, screen-printed look. Numerals share the same condensed stance and texture, supporting cohesive headline setting.