Distressed Pules 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Prachason Neue' by Jipatype, 'Applied Sans' and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'Aago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, apparel, music promo, gritty, handmade, energetic, retro, rugged, handmade realism, printed wear, dynamic emphasis, display impact, brushy, textured, inked, roughened, slanted.
A slanted, brush-driven display face with thick strokes and visibly roughened edges. Letterforms show a hand-inked texture with small voids, dark spots, and uneven stroke boundaries that mimic worn printing or dry-brush drag. Shapes lean forward with compact counters and a slightly bouncy rhythm, and terminals often taper or blunt irregularly, reinforcing the handmade feel. Overall proportions are steady enough for continuous text at larger sizes, while the texture remains the dominant visual feature.
Well-suited to posters, cover art, and promotional graphics where bold, expressive lettering is needed. It also fits packaging, labels, and apparel graphics that benefit from a rugged, printed texture. Use at medium-to-large sizes to preserve the distressed detail and maintain clarity.
The font conveys a gritty, kinetic tone—confident and informal, with a rugged, street-level authenticity. Its distressed brush texture suggests motion, impact, and a vintage print sensibility, making it feel expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to simulate bold brush lettering with a deliberately worn, imperfect print texture, balancing strong silhouette readability with a tactile, distressed surface. The forward slant adds urgency and movement, positioning it as an attention-grabbing display option rather than a neutral text face.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, so the type maintains a cohesive “ink on paper” character. The forward slant and heavy massing create strong emphasis in headlines, while the irregular edges introduce natural variation that reads as intentionally worn.