Distressed Faju 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, headlines, stickers, playful, whimsical, handmade, retro, comic, handmade feel, playful display, analog texture, casual branding, brushy, rounded, blobby, bouncy, inked.
A chunky, rounded display face with an inked, brush-drawn construction and visibly uneven stroke boundaries. Terminals are soft and swollen, with occasional teardrop-like ends and small nicks that suggest wet ink or rough printing. Counters are generous and often slightly asymmetric, while curves dominate the structure, keeping corners rare and friendly. Spacing and letter widths vary noticeably, creating a lively rhythm and an intentionally irregular texture across words and lines.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, titles, labels, and playful branding where a handcrafted texture is desirable. It works well for kids-oriented materials, casual food and beverage packaging, and retro/comic-inspired graphics. Use at medium to large sizes to let the irregular inking and soft shapes read clearly.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a cartoonish, handcrafted personality. Its imperfect edges and bouncy shapes read as approachable and mischievous, evoking doodles, craft signage, and playful packaging. The texture adds a tactile, analog feel that keeps it from looking clinical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-rendered display look that feels printed or painted rather than digitally perfect. Its irregular edges and variable widths prioritize personality and texture over strict typographic uniformity, helping text feel lively and approachable.
Uppercase forms stay sturdy and highly legible at a glance, while lowercase adds more character through loopier bowls and varied widths. Numerals share the same soft, inked silhouette, with rounded joins and slightly wobbly curves that match the letterforms. The consistent roughness is subtle enough to remain readable but strong enough to be a defining visual feature.