Distressed Mury 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: film titles, book covers, posters, packaging, editorial, typewriter, vintage, gritty, utilitarian, analog, typewriter mimicry, aged print, documentary tone, retro utility, rough edges, worn ink, uneven imprint, blunt serifs, boxy forms.
A monospaced, typewriter-like design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a slightly condensed, utilitarian rhythm. The letterforms are built from simple, boxy geometry with blunt terminals and small slab-like feet in places, but the outlines are intentionally irregular, as if printed with worn type or a dry ribbon. Counters stay open and clear, while strokes show subtle wobble, nicks, and inconsistent ink coverage that creates a textured silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase.
Works well for projects that benefit from an authentic, imperfect typewriter impression—such as film/TV titling, posters, book covers, and editorial callouts. It can also add character to packaging or branding elements where a rugged, printed-on-paper feel is desired, while the fixed-width rhythm supports lists, labels, and retro UI or terminal-inspired layouts.
The overall tone feels archival and mechanical, suggesting paperwork, stamped documents, and analog equipment. Its roughened imprint adds grit and age, giving text a documentary or investigative mood rather than a clean, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to emulate a classic monospaced typewriter face while adding controlled wear and ink irregularities to evoke age, photocopying, or rough printing. It prioritizes a believable analog texture and steady alignment over pristine outlines.
The distress is consistent across the set, reading as print wear rather than random deformation, and it remains legible in paragraph settings. Numerals share the same rugged texture, reinforcing the cohesive “imperfect print” effect for mixed text and data.