Distressed Logu 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, badges, covers, rugged, vintage, industrial, gritty, handmade, aged print, raw impact, analog texture, headline punch, tactile tone, chunky, grungy, inked, stamped, textured.
A heavy, slab-serif style forms the foundation, with chunky stems and blocky terminals that keep the silhouettes sturdy. Edges are consistently roughened and irregular, creating a stamped or letterpress-like texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Counters stay fairly open despite the weight, while the overall rhythm is slightly uneven due to the distressed perimeter, giving text a dense, tactile presence.
Best suited for display settings where texture is part of the message: posters, album or book covers, packaging, badges, and event or venue branding with a retro or industrial angle. It can also work for short, punchy editorial elements like pull quotes and section headers, especially when paired with a cleaner text face for longer reading.
This font projects a rugged, analog attitude, like type laid down with ink that bled, dragged, or wore unevenly across the page. It feels gritty and lived-in rather than polished, with a strong, assertive voice that leans vintage and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect physical reproduction—worn type, rough printing, or an ink-heavy impression—while retaining clear, familiar letterforms. Its goal is to add character and texture quickly, giving layouts a bold, earthy presence without needing illustration or additional effects.
The distressing is applied broadly and consistently across the set, producing torn-looking corners, wobbly edges, and occasional interior nicks that read as deliberate wear rather than random noise. Numerals share the same chunky, textured construction, helping mixed typography (titles with dates or prices) feel cohesive.