Distressed Idty 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logos, packaging, signage, headlines, vintage, western, rugged, industrial, headline, aged print, retro signage, tactile texture, bold display, slab serif, woodtype, ink-worn, roughened, ink traps.
A heavy slab-serif design with pronounced bracketed serifs and strong vertical stress, giving it a sturdy, poster-like structure. The outlines are intentionally roughened, with chipped edges and irregular interior wear that reads like aged letterpress or distressed inking. Counters stay fairly open for a bold face, while the overall rhythm is compact and emphatic, with noticeable width variation between glyphs typical of display-oriented slab forms. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, and the numerals match the same stout, high-contrast slab construction with consistent distress across strokes.
Best suited to large-scale display use such as posters, headlines, badges, and logo wordmarks where the rugged texture can be appreciated. It also fits packaging and signage that aim for an aged, stamped, or letterpress feel, especially in short phrases or titling rather than extended body copy.
The font conveys a worn, workmanlike vintage tone—confident, tough, and a bit gritty. It suggests old signage, saloon posters, stamped packaging, or printed ephemera where imperfections add character and authenticity.
The design appears intended to combine a classic slab-serif/woodtype foundation with a deliberately worn print effect, delivering instant retro grit without needing added texture treatments. Its sturdy shapes prioritize impact and period-flavored character in display settings.
The distress pattern appears as scattered nicks, speckling, and uneven edges rather than a single-direction texture, so it reads well as general wear. At smaller sizes the weathering may merge into texture, while at larger sizes the chipped contours become a key stylistic feature.