Distressed Idru 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, stickers, packaging, album art, grunge, playful, handmade, rowdy, comic, add texture, handmade feel, grab attention, create grit, rough, brushy, inked, textured, blotchy.
A heavy, brush-drawn display face with chunky letterforms, rounded corners, and visibly uneven stroke edges. The texture appears as repeated ink streaks and scuffed interiors, giving each glyph a worn, hand-printed look while keeping overall shapes clear and upright. Counters are generally open and generously sized for the weight, and curves are lumpy rather than geometric, with slight irregularities from letter to letter. Numerals and capitals follow the same bold, textured construction, maintaining a consistent, intentionally messy rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event promos, merchandise, and packaging that benefits from a rough, handmade tone. It can work for playful editorial callouts or social graphics where texture is a feature, and it will generally perform better at display sizes where the distressed details remain readable.
The font reads loud and mischievous, with a casual, DIY energy that feels more like marker or dry-brush signage than formal typography. Its distressed texture suggests grit and motion—more street-poster than corporate—while the rounded forms keep it friendly and approachable rather than aggressive.
The design intention appears to be delivering a bold, attention-grabbing display voice that mimics rough brush lettering and worn print, adding instant character and imperfection without sacrificing recognizability.
The distressed pattern is baked into the strokes, creating strong visual character at larger sizes but adding grain that can visually fill in at small sizes. Spacing appears moderately loose in the sample text, helping counters and interior texture stay legible in dense lines.