Distressed Lora 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, album art, headlines, branding, grungy, handmade, vintage, playful, punk, worn print, diy texture, analog feel, rugged display, roughened, textured, inked, blotchy, organic.
A compact, heavy serifed design with visibly roughened outlines and uneven stroke edges, as if stamped or printed with worn type. Strokes show mild modulation and frequent nicks, bulges, and ink spread, producing a broken-in texture without collapsing the letterforms. Serifs are short and blunt, often irregular, with slightly wavy verticals and softened corners. Spacing and widths vary noticeably between characters, giving the alphabet an imperfect, hand-set rhythm while remaining readable in words and lines.
This font is best suited to display roles where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, event graphics, album/mixtape art, labels, and packaging that benefit from an aged or handcrafted impression. It can work in short passages or pull quotes when set with generous leading and size to preserve the distressed detail.
The texture and irregularity create a gritty, analog atmosphere that feels handmade and slightly mischievous. It suggests worn printing, underground flyers, and DIY craft aesthetics, balancing ruggedness with a friendly, informal tone.
The design appears intended to mimic a weathered print or stamped type look—delivering a strong silhouette while layering in irregular edges and ink-like artifacts for character. Its compact proportions and sturdy serifs aim for legibility at display sizes while emphasizing a tactile, imperfect surface.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and compact, while lowercase has a simplified, sturdy construction that keeps counters open despite the heavy weight. Numerals match the same worn imprint character, with rounded terminals and small distortions that help maintain the distressed voice in mixed text.