Distressed Punum 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Daikon' by Pepper Type, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, signage, rugged, handmade, playful, retro, casual, analog texture, hand-printed feel, vintage tone, graphic impact, casual voice, grunge, textured, blotchy, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared shapes and visibly irregular contours. Strokes show a worn, ink-pressed texture with pitted interiors and roughened edges that vary from glyph to glyph, creating a hand-printed rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, terminals are blunt, and curves are generously rounded, keeping letterforms sturdy and readable. Spacing appears moderately loose and the overall color is dark and mottled rather than flat.
Best suited to display settings where the distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, bold editorial headlines, product packaging, labels, and apparel graphics. It can work for short blurbs or pull quotes at generous sizes, but the textured interiors may reduce clarity in small UI text or long-form reading.
The font conveys a rough, handmade confidence—like stamped packaging, screen-printed merch, or weathered signage. Its textured fill adds a nostalgic, tactile feel that reads as informal and energetic rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to combine a sturdy, approachable sans structure with a deliberately worn print effect, adding character and analog grit without sacrificing basic legibility. It’s built to feel tactile and human-made, giving straightforward letterforms a distinctive, lived-in surface.
Uppercase forms are compact and blocky, while lowercase retains simple, single-storey constructions with friendly proportions. Numerals share the same rugged texture and rounded geometry, helping mixed copy feel consistent. The distress pattern is prominent enough to become a key visual feature, especially at larger sizes.