Distressed Punoh 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Macarena DT' by DTP Types, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Example' by K-Type, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'Mercedes Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, streetwear, packaging, grunge, handmade, rugged, punk, analog, simulate print wear, add grit, create impact, diy aesthetic, roughened, textured, worn, choppy, blotchy.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly display face with irregular, distressed contours and a distinctly inked, print-worn texture. Strokes are thick with sharp corners and occasional chiseled-looking cuts, while counters show uneven bite-outs and rough interior edges. The silhouette is generally blocky and geometric, but intentionally destabilized by jittery outlines, varied stroke ends, and subtle width fluctuations across letters. Spacing reads fairly open for such a dense design, supporting legibility while preserving the gritty surface character.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event promos, album or single artwork, and apparel graphics. It also works well on packaging and labels where a handcrafted, worn-print vibe is desirable, especially when ample size and contrast are available.
The font conveys a raw, DIY attitude—like stamped posters, photocopied flyers, or screen-printed merch that’s seen wear. Its uneven edges and dark mass give it an assertive, rebellious tone with an analog, imperfect feel.
The design appears intended to emulate imperfect, tactile lettering—like ink pressed into porous paper or a distressed stamp—while keeping letterforms simple and bold for quick recognition. Its consistent roughening and choppy terminals suggest a controlled distress effect rather than random damage, aimed at giving layouts immediate grit and personality.
Round forms like O and Q appear slightly squarish and bruised by texture, and diagonals (V, W, X) show torn, brushy edges that amplify motion. Numerals inherit the same distressed treatment, with simplified shapes and rough counters that keep the set cohesive. The texture is prominent enough that small sizes will read as gritty fill rather than clean letterform detail.