Distressed Inkuh 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, vintage, gritty, western, noir, industrial, aged print look, rugged character, atmospheric display, stamp effect, slab serif, rounded terminals, blunted serifs, ink spread, roughened edges.
A rugged slab-serif with blunt, squared proportions and prominently rounded terminals that read like ink blobs or softened ball ends. Strokes are largely even with minimal contrast, and the outlines are intentionally irregular, producing a worn, over-inked texture along stems, bowls, and serifs. Counters stay fairly open, while corners and joins appear softened, giving the letterforms a heavy, stamped feel. Overall spacing and widths vary slightly between glyphs, reinforcing the imperfect, print-worn rhythm.
Well-suited to display settings where texture is a feature: posters, title cards, album or book covers, labels, and branding that wants a vintage or hardboiled tone. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want typographic grit without sacrificing overall letterform solidity.
The font conveys a tactile, timeworn mood—part old letterpress, part saloon poster—with a gritty confidence. Its rough texture adds drama and attitude, suggesting age, smoke, and mechanical printing rather than a clean digital finish.
The design appears intended to merge a sturdy slab-serif foundation with deliberate wear and ink-spread artifacts, recreating the look of aged printing or stamped lettering. It prioritizes character and atmosphere—especially for thematic, retro, or rugged applications—over pristine uniformity.
The distressed detailing is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, so texture becomes the dominant stylistic voice even in longer text. The rounded terminals and softened corners help keep the ruggedness approachable, while the slab structure maintains strong silhouette clarity.