Distressed Unhi 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, branding, handwritten, quirky, vintage, whimsical, bookish, handmade feel, period flavor, expressive display, ink texture, scratchy, calligraphic, spiky, uneven, angular.
A slanted, calligraphy-leaning serif with a wiry stroke and pronounced contrast between hairlines and heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically emphasized, with sharp terminals, tapered entry/exit strokes, and an intentionally uneven, slightly scratchy edge that mimics rough pen or imperfect printing. Capitals feel tall and lively with irregular diagonals and varied curvature, while the lowercase stays compact with a very small x-height and delicate counters, producing a crisp but idiosyncratic texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same thin, tapered logic, with open, handwritten proportions rather than rigid lining forms.
Works best in display contexts where its energetic slant and distressed pen texture can be appreciated—posters, book or album covers, editorial headlines, packaging, and boutique branding. Short phrases, pull quotes, and thematic titling benefit from the font’s expressive irregularity and high-contrast sparkle.
The overall tone is expressive and slightly mischievous—like quick ink lettering used for period ephemera, storybook titling, or offbeat editorial emphasis. Its roughened finish adds a tactile, human quality that reads as nostalgic and handmade rather than polished and corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke fast, inked lettering with a vintage print vibe—combining serifed, calligraphic structures with purposeful roughness to feel personal, theatrical, and slightly worn-in.
Rhythm is deliberately inconsistent: stroke endings vary, curves wobble subtly, and some joins look pinched or brushed, creating a lively, distressed color on the page. Spacing appears somewhat irregular, which enhances the handcrafted character but can make longer passages feel busy at smaller sizes.