Distressed Eshu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, seasonal, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, spooky, display, thematic, texture-forward, novelty, blobby, speckled, rounded, uneven, inked.
A rounded, hand-drawn display face with irregular, wobbly contours and noticeably uneven stroke behavior. The letterforms are built from soft, bulbous strokes with tapered joins and occasional hook-like terminals, giving each glyph a slightly different silhouette and width. Counters are generous but frequently interrupted by a distinctive speckled/eroded interior texture that reads like cutouts or pitting, creating a lively surface. Overall spacing feels loose and organic, with a casual rhythm that prioritizes character over strict typographic uniformity.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, book covers, stickers, and playful packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also fits seasonal or themed materials—especially whimsical-spooky contexts—and works well in larger sizes where the interior speckling remains legible.
The font conveys a playful, oddball energy with a slightly eerie or Halloween-adjacent twist due to its mottled, distressed texture. It feels crafty and homemade—like inked lettering or painted signage—balancing friendliness with a touch of creepiness and whimsy.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, characterful display voice by combining rounded, hand-drawn letter construction with an intentional distressed interior texture. The goal seems to be immediate personality and theme-setting impact rather than neutral, continuous reading.
Uppercase forms are bold and chunky while lowercase remains equally irregular, keeping the same blobby construction and textured interiors across the set. Numerals match the alphabet’s soft geometry and pitted texture, reinforcing a cohesive, decorative tone. The texture is prominent enough to become part of the letter identity, especially at larger sizes.