Distressed Pugaw 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moula' by 38-lineart, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, merchandise, grunge, retro, handmade, playful, rugged, add texture, evoke print, feel vintage, look handmade, signal authenticity, roughened, inked, blunt, chunky, weathered.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and broad, blunt terminals. Letterforms are built from simple geometric shapes but are intentionally irregular, showing roughened edges, small chips, and uneven inky buildup that suggests worn printing or stamped ink. Counters stay fairly open for a distressed style, while stroke joins and curves show subtle wobble and texture that keeps each glyph lively. Overall spacing and proportions feel sturdy and display-oriented, with consistent texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Works well for short headlines, titles, and logo-style wordmarks where a tactile, imperfect print feel is desirable. It also suits packaging, labels, event posters, and apparel graphics that benefit from a retro handmade impression. For longer text, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve the distressed details.
The texture and chunky forms give it a rugged, analog tone—like hand-printed posters, vintage packaging, or screen-printed merchandise. Despite the wear, the rounded shapes keep the mood friendly and informal, lending a playful, craft-driven energy rather than an aggressive one.
The design appears intended to combine a friendly rounded sans structure with a deliberately worn, ink-pressed surface. It aims to deliver instant character and authenticity—evoking imperfect printing, DIY production, and vintage ephemera—while remaining legible for display typography.
The distressed treatment is most noticeable along outer contours and around tight curves, where edges look abraded and slightly uneven. Uppercase and lowercase share the same softened, weighty construction, creating a cohesive voice that reads best when the texture is allowed to show at larger sizes.