Distressed Pugan 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, event flyers, packaging, grungy, punk, handmade, raw, edgy, impact, texture, analogue feel, diy character, thematic display, ragged, blotchy, inked, torn, weathered.
A compact, upright display face built from heavy, simplified letterforms with aggressively roughened contours. Strokes are thick and uneven, with gnawed-looking edges, occasional interior bite-outs, and a slightly blotty ink-spread feel that produces strong light–dark contrast. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than mechanical, with subtle width shifts from glyph to glyph that reinforce a handmade, distressed impression.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, event flyers, album covers, and punchy packaging or label applications where texture is an asset. It can also work for thematic overlays or titling in gritty, horror, or underground-inspired layouts, especially when set large.
The texture and irregularity give it a gritty, DIY attitude—more zine and basement-show than polished editorial. It reads as confrontational and energetic, with a messy charm that suggests rough printing, worn stencils, or distressed lettering used for impact.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate visual impact through heavy forms and purposeful degradation, simulating worn ink and damaged edges while keeping the core silhouettes recognizable. It prioritizes attitude and texture over refinement, aiming for a tactile, analog feel in digital type.
The distressed detailing is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping the set feel cohesive in longer lines of text. Because the edges are highly textured and counters are tight, clarity will improve with generous sizing and spacing, especially in dense passages.