Distressed Urru 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social graphics, handmade, expressive, energetic, gritty, casual, handwritten impact, brush texture, casual emphasis, raw display, brush, textured, dry-brush, jagged, tapered.
A slanted brush-lettered face with visibly textured, dry-brush edges and frequent ink-breaks that create a rough, irregular perimeter. Strokes taper sharply at entry and exit points, with medium-to-high stroke modulation typical of a pointed brush or marker. Letterforms are compact and tall, with tight internal spaces and a lively baseline that wavers subtly, reinforcing a handmade rhythm. Counters are often partially closed by heavy stroke overlaps (notably in forms like a/e/o), and terminals tend to be flicked or hooked rather than cleanly finished.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display settings where texture and motion are an asset: posters, punchy headlines, labels, and branding accents. It can also work well in social media graphics and event promotions where a handmade, energetic voice is desired; for longer text, the rough edges and tight counters suggest using larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The overall tone feels bold and spontaneous—like fast signwriting or a headline scrawled with confidence. The rough texture adds a worn, streetwise edge, balancing friendliness with a slightly rebellious, gritty attitude.
The design intention appears to be capturing the immediacy of brush handwriting with a deliberately rough, dry-ink finish—prioritizing expression and impact over strict regularity. Its condensed, vertical emphasis helps it stay loud and legible in compact headline spaces while maintaining a raw, handcrafted character.
Uppercase shapes read as simplified, gestural caps rather than formal Roman structures, and the numerals follow the same brush logic with strong diagonals and tapering ends. Spacing appears intentionally uneven to preserve a natural handwritten cadence, which can look especially dynamic in short bursts.