Distressed Pubak 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event flyers, playful, grungy, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade feel, rough print, casual display, tactile texture, brushy, rounded, blotchy, imperfect, chunky.
A chunky, brush-painted display face with rounded, simplified letterforms and visibly irregular stroke edges. The contours show a dry-brush/inked texture with small nicks, blobs, and uneven terminals that create a worn, printed-by-hand feel. Proportions lean compact with broad counters and softened corners; curves are slightly lumpy rather than geometric, and straight strokes wobble subtly. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic rhythm while maintaining clear silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where texture and personality are assets: posters, short headlines, packaging labels, stickers, and event or promo graphics. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes when you want a casual, handcrafted look, but the distressed edges make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a scrappy, DIY energy. Its distressed texture reads as tactile and human, suggesting spontaneity and a bit of mischief rather than polish or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted lettering and rough ink coverage, balancing legibility with a deliberately imperfect, worn surface. It aims to deliver an approachable, craft-driven display voice that feels printed or brushed rather than digitally pristine.
Lowercase forms are single-storey and simplified, supporting a hand-drawn sensibility; the texture remains consistent across letters and numerals. Numerals share the same rounded, inked construction, making the set feel cohesive for short bursts of text.