Distressed Itmep 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kanyon' by Hurufatfont, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, stickers, grunge, playful, handmade, retro, quirky, add texture, evoke printwear, create character, signal diy, feel retro, blotchy, roughened, inky, soft-cornered, stamped.
A heavy, compact display face with rounded corners and slightly uneven strokes that feel hand-formed rather than mechanically drawn. The letterforms are simplified and sturdy, with soft curves and blocky terminals; counters are generally open but frequently interrupted by small pits, speckles, and worn-out voids that create a printed-through-texture look. Edges wobble subtly, producing an irregular silhouette, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, non-uniform rhythm. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with the same distressed interior spotting and softened shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, logos, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It can also work for playful branding, event promos, or editorial display settings that want a worn, inked aesthetic; for small sizes or long passages, the interior texture may reduce clarity.
The texture and softened shapes give it a friendly grunge character—casual, imperfect, and a bit vintage, like ink rolled onto rough paper or a well-used stamp. It reads as informal and energetic, with a humorous, DIY tone rather than a harsh or industrial one.
The design appears intended to combine a chunky, approachable display structure with a deliberately worn print texture, evoking imperfect reproduction and tactile materials. The variable rhythm and speckled distressing suggest a goal of adding personality and analog grit without losing the strong, readable silhouette.
The distressing appears as consistent internal speckling and occasional edge erosion across both uppercase and lowercase, helping the set feel cohesive. The heavy weight and compact proportions keep words visually dense, while the irregular wear pattern adds motion and personality at larger sizes.