Distressed Alru 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, quotes, handwritten, casual, expressive, rustic, artisanal, handwritten look, brush texture, display impact, crafted tone, brushy, textured, organic, lively, informal.
A narrow, slanted handwritten style with brush-pen construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms show tapered entries and exits, occasional blunt terminals, and slightly uneven contours that create a dry-brush, textured print feel. Spacing is compact and rhythmic, with tall ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body relative to capitals, giving words a wiry, vertical profile. Numerals and capitals keep the same hand-drawn logic, with small inconsistencies that reinforce the natural, made-by-hand character.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the brush texture and slender rhythm can be appreciated: packaging and labels, posters, social graphics, pull quotes, and expressive headings. It can work for brief captions or taglines, but longer passages may benefit from generous size and relaxed tracking to keep the narrow, textured strokes readable.
The font reads as friendly and personal, with an energetic sketchbook tone. Its textured strokes add a slightly rugged, crafted quality that feels approachable rather than polished, leaning toward handmade branding and casual storytelling.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush lettering with a slightly worn print texture, offering an authentic handmade feel for expressive display typography. The narrow proportions and slanted movement help it fit tight spaces while maintaining a lively, personal voice.
The uppercase set carries more presence and legibility than the lowercase at text sizes, while the lowercase joins and narrow counters can look busy when tightly set. The irregular texture becomes a defining feature at display sizes, where the brush detail and tapering are most visible.