Distressed Urje 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, album art, handmade, casual, gritty, energetic, urban, handwritten feel, ink texture, diy edge, expressive display, brushy, roughened, textured, slanted, organic.
A brush-pen styled face with a consistent rightward slant and visibly roughened edges that mimic dry brush or worn ink transfer. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and tapered terminals, with occasional ink skips and uneven contours that create a lively, imperfect texture. Letterforms are compact and generally narrow, with a quick handwritten rhythm and slightly irregular widths and spacing that enhance the natural, human feel. Numerals match the same textured, hand-rendered construction and maintain the same forward momentum.
Best suited to short-form display settings where the brush texture can be appreciated: posters, headlines, event promos, product packaging, and bold brand moments that want a handmade edge. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics when used at moderate to large sizes and with comfortable tracking.
The font conveys an informal, spirited tone with a deliberately imperfect surface—more sketchbook and street-poster than polished editorial. Its rough texture adds grit and immediacy, suggesting urgency, authenticity, and a DIY attitude while remaining readable at display sizes.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of italic brush lettering with a dry, worn imprint—combining energetic handwriting with a controlled, repeatable texture for expressive display typography.
Curves and joins often show subtle wobble and pressure changes, reinforcing the impression of a single tool made in fast strokes. The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps the distressed character feel intentional rather than accidental.