Distressed Meba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, branding, handmade, rustic, playful, casual, organic, handmade texture, tactile print, casual voice, expressive display, rough-edged, brushy, inked, lively, uneven.
A hand-rendered, inked display face with visibly rough, irregular outlines and subtly wobbly stroke trajectories. Forms are built from blunt, rounded-ended strokes with occasional tapering and small edge tears that mimic dry brush or worn printing. Curves and bowls are slightly asymmetrical, and straight segments show gentle waviness, creating an intentionally uneven rhythm. Counters stay open and readable, while spacing and letter widths vary enough to keep the texture lively in words and lines of text.
Best suited for display use where texture and personality are an advantage—posters, cover titles, packaging, labels, and branding accents. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, captions, menu sections) when a handcrafted, slightly weathered voice is desired.
The overall tone feels informal and crafty, with a warm, human touch and a lightly rugged texture. Its imperfect edges and uneven rhythm suggest authenticity and approachability, leaning toward quirky, DIY character rather than polished neutrality.
Designed to capture the look of quickly brushed or imperfectly printed lettering, emphasizing human irregularity and tactile ink texture while preserving clear, sturdy silhouettes for headline readability.
Uppercase shapes are bold and simplified with chunky terminals, while lowercase maintains the same rough texture and casual construction. Numerals match the handmade feel, with rounded forms and slight inconsistencies that read as deliberate. The texture remains consistent across the set, producing a cohesive, screenprint-like grain when used in longer passages.