Distressed Obby 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, craft branding, handmade, casual, whimsical, rustic, storybook, handwritten feel, human warmth, casual display, rustic texture, rough-edged, monoline, jittery, organic, quirky.
A hand-drawn, monoline display face with subtly irregular stroke edges and a gently wavering baseline that gives the text a lived-in, sketched feel. Letterforms are simple and open, with rounded bowls, lightly tapered terminals, and small inconsistencies in curve tension that read as deliberate rather than sloppy. Ascenders are tall and prominent while the lowercase core feels compact, and spacing is slightly uneven, reinforcing the organic rhythm. Numerals and capitals maintain the same pen-like texture and irregularity, keeping a consistent handmade color across lines of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade, distressed character is desirable—posters, packaging, labels, book covers, and craft or small-batch branding. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when you want an informal, human touch without overwhelming texture.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a quirky, storybook charm. Its rough, slightly wobbly drawing quality suggests something crafted by hand—approachable, playful, and a bit rustic rather than sleek or technical.
The design appears intended to simulate quick ink or marker lettering with intentional imperfections, combining straightforward letter construction with a lightly distressed surface. It prioritizes personality and an organic rhythm over strict geometric consistency, aiming for approachable display typography with a handcrafted feel.
The texture is driven more by edge roughness and stroke wobble than by heavy grunge, so it stays readable while still feeling distressed. Capitals have a simple, printed construction, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied joins, looping descenders, and occasional asymmetry.