Distressed Kopu 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, compact display face with chunky strokes and visibly uneven outlines. The letterforms feel hand-printed, with roughened edges, slight wobble in verticals, and occasional bulges that mimic ink spread or worn stamping. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed by the texture, creating dense black shapes with a lively, imperfect rhythm. Terminals are generally blunt and rounded, and the overall construction leans toward simple, sturdy forms rather than sharp geometric precision.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, signage, and branded graphics where texture is part of the message. It also fits packaging, labels, and entertainment or music artwork that benefits from a rugged, printed feel. Use with generous size and spacing to preserve legibility in dense words.
The texture and irregularity give the font a gritty, tactile tone—like a weathered poster, rubber stamp, or inked label. It reads as informal and assertive, with a DIY, lo-fi character that suggests age, wear, and physical printing rather than digital cleanliness.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of imperfect physical printing—bold letterforms distressed by worn edges and ink variation—while keeping the underlying shapes simple enough for strong display impact.
The distressed treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and it becomes more apparent at larger sizes where the edge detail is legible. At smaller sizes the heavy weight and narrowed counters can reduce clarity, especially in letters with enclosed shapes.