Distressed Fulow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, branding, spooky, whimsical, vintage, storybook, eccentric, thematic display, dramatic tone, handcrafted feel, vintage effect, flared, chiseled, inked, irregular, high-contrast.
This typeface features high-contrast strokes with sharp, wedge-like terminals and subtly flared ends that give many letters a carved or brush-cut feel. Outlines are lively and slightly uneven, with small nicks, bumps, and interior contour variations that create a worn, inked texture rather than perfectly smooth curves. Capitals lean toward narrow, angular constructions while lowercase forms are compact with a short x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, producing a bouncy vertical rhythm. Overall spacing feels somewhat variable, and the numerals echo the same sharp terminals and irregular edge character for a consistent, handcrafted impression.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, titles, book covers, packaging, and logo-style branding where its irregular texture and sharp terminals can carry mood. It can also work for short pull quotes or thematic signage when a vintage, slightly distressed voice is desired.
The font reads as theatrical and playful with a dark, quirky edge—suggesting spooky whimsy more than strict formality. Its roughened contours and sharp accents add drama and personality, evoking old posters, storybook headings, and stylized fantasy or Halloween-adjacent branding.
The design intent appears to be a characterful display face that blends high-contrast, chiseled letterforms with intentionally imperfect edges to create a themed, dramatic tone. It prioritizes atmosphere and individuality over neutral readability, aiming to feel handcrafted and slightly worn.
Round letters like O/Q show pronounced internal contour detailing, and several diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) emphasize crisp, blade-like joins. The texture is present even at display sizes, so it’s designed to be seen rather than disappear into body copy.