Distressed Duho 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, handmade, expressive, casual, energetic, quirky, handcrafted feel, display impact, rugged texture, informal voice, brushy, textured, slanted, condensed, dry stroke.
A slanted, brush-script style with condensed proportions and lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show a dry-brush texture and uneven ink distribution, creating irregular edges and occasional interior streaking that reads as intentional wear. Forms are simplified and open, with rounded terminals and slight bounce in baseline and spacing, while maintaining a consistent rightward slant across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Overall contrast is pronounced, with thicker downstrokes and thinner connecting strokes that keep the letters quick and gestural.
Well-suited for short display settings such as posters, product packaging, brand marks, and social media graphics where a handmade, textured voice helps content feel approachable and punchy. It also works for pull quotes and subheads, especially when paired with a cleaner sans or serif for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick marker or brush lettering made for attention rather than formality. Its textured finish adds a rugged, slightly vintage handmade feel, while the slant and compressed rhythm keep it energetic and forward-moving.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering with a deliberately worn print texture, delivering a ready-made handcrafted look without requiring custom lettering. The compact proportions and consistent slant suggest a focus on impactful, space-efficient display typography with a casual, human signature.
Uppercase letters lean toward single-stroke, sign-painter shapes rather than formal calligraphy, and the lowercase maintains a compact, cursive-like flow without fully connecting every letter. Numerals share the same brush texture and italic movement, supporting cohesive headline use. The texture is strong enough to become part of the voice, so it reads best when allowed some size and breathing room.