Distressed Uhse 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, apparel, packaging, headlines, social graphics, handmade, expressive, rugged, energetic, casual, hand lettering, added texture, dynamic display, gritty tone, brushy, rough-edged, slanted, dry-brush, textured.
A slanted brush-script design with visibly textured strokes and irregular edges that mimic a dry brush on paper. Letterforms show brisk, calligraphic movement with sharp entry/exit terminals, tapered joins, and occasional ink breakup that creates a worn, speckled interior. Proportions vary from narrow to wide across the set, giving the rhythm a lively, hand-drawn cadence; capitals are bold and prominent, while lowercase forms stay compact and quick. Numerals follow the same brush behavior, with angled stress and slightly inconsistent stroke edges that reinforce the handmade feel.
This font suits short, high-impact text where texture and motion are desirable—posters, product packaging, apparel graphics, album art, and social media headlines. It can work well for quotes, titles, and emphasis lines, especially at medium to large sizes where the brush detail remains visible.
The overall tone feels spontaneous and human, like quick signage or a marker-and-brush note. The rough texture adds grit and urgency, leaning more streetwise and energetic than polished or formal. It reads as bold and personable, with a slightly rebellious, handcrafted character.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush writing while adding distressed texture for a tougher, more tactile look. Its variable rhythm and rough finishing suggest a focus on expressive display typography rather than neutral reading comfort.
Texture is a major part of the voice: many strokes show deliberate abrasion and uneven ink coverage, especially in curves and heavier downstrokes. Spacing and widths appear intentionally varied, which enhances authenticity but also makes long passages feel more animated than uniform.