Distressed Uthi 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, handwritten, expressive, casual, energetic, rustic, handmade feel, analog texture, casual voice, dynamic motion, brushy, textured, rough, slanted, loose.
This font presents a slanted, handwritten script built from quick, brush-like strokes with visibly rough, dry-ink texture along the contours. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with a variable stroke presence that suggests pressure and speed rather than rigid construction. Curves are open and slightly irregular, terminals often taper or fray, and counters stay legible despite the distressed edge treatment. The overall rhythm is fluid and cursive-leaning, with a mix of rounded and angular joins that keeps the texture prominent at both display and text-like sizes.
It works best for short to medium lines where personality and texture are assets—posters, campaign headlines, logos, product packaging, and social graphics. The distressed brush detail also suits rustic or DIY-themed applications such as café menus, event promos, and craft-oriented labels, especially when paired with clean supporting text.
The tone is informal and human, with a confident, on-the-fly energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its rough edges and brush texture add a tactile, handcrafted character—more street-notebook and workshop signage than luxury script. The slant and bounce give it momentum, making it feel upbeat and expressive without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush-pen handwriting while preserving readability in all-caps and mixed-case settings. The distressed outline and uneven ink impression seem purpose-built to add analog texture and a lived-in feel, giving digital type the character of quick marker or dry-brush lettering.
Capitals read as bold gestures with simplified, calligraphic structure, while lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten flow across words. Numerals follow the same drawn-by-hand logic, matching the texture and slant so mixed-content settings feel cohesive.