Distressed Urne 2 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DXEgyptian Fett' by DXTypefoundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, rugged, western, industrial, gritty, aged print, rugged impact, heritage tone, poster punch, slab serif, letterpress, worn, inked, blocky.
A condensed slab-serif display face with heavy, blunt strokes and chunky bracketed serifs. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with broken edges, pitted counters, and patchy ink-like texture that suggests worn metal type or rough printing. Curves are tight and compact, terminals are squared off, and overall spacing feels sturdy and poster-oriented, with a slightly uneven rhythm from the distressed detailing.
Best suited to short, impactful settings such as posters, album or event titles, brand marks, packaging labels, and signage where a vintage or rugged tone is desired. The texture reads especially well at medium-to-large sizes, where the worn details can be appreciated without overwhelming legibility.
The font conveys a rough, old-time character—evoking stamped signage, frontier posters, and utilitarian print ephemera. Its weathered texture adds grit and authenticity, giving headlines a tough, handmade energy rather than a clean, contemporary polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, attention-grabbing slab-serif voice with a deliberately aged print texture. It prioritizes punchy vertical emphasis and period character, mimicking imperfect ink coverage and surface wear to add narrative and atmosphere.
Distressing is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with visible speckling inside bowls and along vertical stems. The condensed proportions keep words tall and emphatic, while the slab structure maintains strong silhouette clarity even with the worn texture.