Distressed Eski 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social graphics, logos, playful, handmade, retro, casual, energetic, hand-lettered look, vintage texture, casual branding, display impact, brushy, roughened, speckled, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-like display face with thick main strokes and visibly tapered joins, producing a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are rounded and slightly bouncy, with loose, handwritten proportions and subtly uneven curves that keep the texture active across a line. The black shapes show intentional wear: mottled counters and speckled interiors, plus softly ragged edges that read like dry ink or rough print. Numerals and capitals are sturdy and compact, while lowercase forms stay open and friendly, maintaining legibility despite the textured finish.
Well-suited for short, prominent copy such as posters, event promos, packaging callouts, café/restaurant branding, and social media graphics where a handmade, textured voice is desired. It can work for punchy subheads or quotes, but is best reserved for display settings rather than long body text because the distressed detailing becomes visually dense at small sizes.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, with a crafted, analog character that suggests hand-lettering rather than mechanical type. Its distressed texture adds a nostalgic, tactile flavor—more friendly and fun than gritty—making it feel approachable and expressive.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, quick brush lettering with an intentionally weathered ink/print texture, balancing expressiveness with clear, readable forms. It aims to provide a ready-made handcrafted look for branding and display typography without needing custom lettering.
The texture is consistent across glyphs, creating a uniform “inked” color at larger sizes while remaining visually busy at smaller sizes. The italic slant and rounded terminals help keep dense text from feeling rigid, but the speckling will be most effective when given enough size and contrast to show its detail.