Distressed Wohu 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, editorial, packaging, headlines, props, typewriter, gritty, vintage, rugged, analog, aged print, stamp effect, retro utility, authentic texture, inked, roughened, blunt, slabbed, imperfect.
A heavy, slabby typewriter-like design with squared proportions and a steady monospace rhythm. Strokes are robust with blunt terminals, and the serifs read as compact, blocky feet rather than delicate brackets. The outlines are intentionally irregular: edges look worn and slightly chipped, with uneven inking and small interior notches that create a printed, distressed texture while maintaining consistent glyph widths and overall alignment.
Works well for posters and headlines that want a stamped or typewritten impression, as well as editorial callouts where a gritty, archival voice is desirable. It also suits packaging, labels, and film/theatre props that need a believable analog texture while preserving a disciplined, grid-friendly rhythm.
The font conveys an analog, utilitarian tone—like stamped paperwork, carbon copies, or a well-used typewriter ribbon. Its roughened texture adds grit and urgency, giving text a weathered, documentary feel that can read as industrial, retro, or clandestine depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic the look of mechanical typing or stamped lettering after repeated use—ink spread, ribbon wear, and rough printing artifacts—while keeping strict spacing for tabular and lineup-friendly composition.
Counters stay fairly open for a distressed style, but small sizes or dense settings will accumulate texture and darken quickly. The consistent cell-to-cell width and sturdy shapes make it well suited to tightly aligned layouts, while the deliberate edge noise provides character in display settings.