Distressed Ihbab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, themed branding, packaging, gritty, vintage, rustic, theatrical, macabre, aged print, hand-inked feel, period flavor, dramatic texture, worn, textured, rough cut, inked, chipped edges.
A serifed display face with visibly distressed contours: strokes look ink-worn and irregular, with chipped edges and soft, uneven terminals. Letterforms keep traditional proportions and clear serif structure, but the outlines wobble subtly, creating an organic, printed-from-type or stamped impression. Counters stay mostly open and readable, while the texture adds grainy darkness in dense text.
Works best for short to medium-length setting where texture is an asset: titles, posters, book covers, and packaging that benefit from an antique or weathered voice. It can also support themed branding and editorial pull quotes when a rough, analog flavor is desired; for long body text, the heavy texture may become visually dense at small sizes.
This font conveys a gritty, handmade mood with a slightly ominous, storybook edge. The rough texture and uneven rhythm suggest age, wear, and analog printing, lending an atmospheric, vintage-leaning tone that can feel both rustic and theatrical.
The design appears intended to mimic aged or imperfect printing while retaining the familiar skeleton of a classic serif. Its controlled proportions keep it legible, while the distressed outline adds character and atmosphere for expressive typography.
The sample text shows consistent distress across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating an intentionally uneven color on the page. Uppercase forms are especially bold in presence, while lowercase maintains a traditional serif rhythm with a noticeably roughened finish.