Distressed Ebto 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, album art, handmade, gritty, energetic, casual, expressive, handmade look, vintage wear, poster impact, brush lettering, brushy, textured, rough, dry-brush, organic.
A brush-script style with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are heavy and taper subtly at terminals, with visible dry-brush texture, uneven edges, and occasional breaks that create a worn, ink-on-paper feel. Letterforms are simplified and rounded with lively, handwritten rhythm; counters are somewhat tight and joins are blunt, reinforcing the chunky silhouette. Spacing reads natural and slightly irregular, and the figures share the same brushy, hand-painted construction.
Well-suited to display settings such as posters, event promos, packaging labels, and merchandise graphics where a bold, handmade voice is needed. It can add personality to short headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the distressed brush detail remains legible.
The overall tone is informal and punchy, with a rugged, crafted character that feels human and spontaneous. The distressed brush texture adds a street-poster and DIY attitude, lending urgency and motion while staying friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to emulate fast brush lettering with a dry, imperfect ink deposit, capturing the energy of hand-painted signage while adding a deliberately weathered finish. Its compact, slanted forms prioritize impact and character over long-text neutrality.
Uppercase forms read like quick, sign-painter caps, while the lowercase leans more connected-script in spirit without being fully continuous. The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, so the worn effect feels intentional rather than incidental, and works best when given enough size to show the grain.