Distressed Teke 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, merch, album art, headlines, grunge, handmade, playful, tactile, rustic, analog texture, handmade feel, gritty display, casual emphasis, rounded, blunt, blotchy, inked, worn.
A chunky, rounded sans with uneven, roughened contours that mimic brushy ink or worn printing. Strokes are heavy with softly squared terminals, and the edges show frequent nicks, bulges, and slight wobble that create a mottled silhouette. Counters are generally open and simple, with a mix of squared and rounded interior shapes, while overall proportions stay compact and sturdy. Letterfit feels a touch irregular, contributing to a handmade rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to display use where texture is desirable: posters, event flyers, album/cover art, packaging, merchandise graphics, and bold social media headlines. It can also work for short labels or pull quotes where a handcrafted, worn print look supports the message.
The texture and imperfect outlines give the font a gritty, craft-forward personality—casual, approachable, and a little rebellious. It reads like hand-stamped or screen-printed lettering, lending an authentic, lived-in feel rather than a polished corporate tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, legible sans framework while deliberately introducing distressed, inked irregularities to evoke analog production—stamp, brush, or rough press printing—and to add character without relying on complex letterforms.
In text settings the distressed edges remain prominent, adding visual noise that can be a feature at larger sizes but may reduce clarity in small copy. Numerals match the same soft, blocky construction, keeping the set cohesive for headings and short statements.