Distressed Gyfu 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, posters, album art, game ui, event flyers, spooky, occult, menacing, hand-inked, punk, evoke fear, handmade feel, grunge texture, theatrical display, dark branding, scratchy, ragged, spiky, calligraphic, jagged.
A scratchy, hand-inked display face with thin, tapering strokes and abrupt, thorn-like terminals. Letterforms are built from narrow, slightly wavering verticals and irregular curves, with frequent ink-breaks and rough edges that mimic dry-brush or worn-pen texture. The rhythm is intentionally uneven, with subtle baseline wobble, tight internal counters, and inconsistent stroke endings that create a distressed, handmade silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where texture is part of the message: horror or thriller titles, haunted attractions, metal/punk flyers, game titles and UI moments that need menace, and packaging or labels aiming for a ritualistic, hand-made aesthetic. Use at larger sizes or with generous spacing to keep the thin strokes and ragged edges legible.
The overall tone reads dark and theatrical, suggesting horror, occult ephemera, and gritty underground flyers. Its spiky terminals and ink-starved texture add tension and urgency, producing an uneasy, ominous mood rather than a polished literary feel.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, pressured hand lettering made with a dry brush or scratchy pen, prioritizing atmosphere over uniformity. Its irregular terminals, wavering strokes, and distressed edges are tuned to create a dramatic, unsettling voice for short headlines and themed graphics.
Capitals are tall and attention-grabbing with occasional exaggerated spurs and hooked finishes, while lowercase keeps a compact, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same rough, irregular construction, helping mixed text maintain a consistent distressed character. Texture becomes more prominent at larger sizes, where the torn edges and tapered strokes are most visible.