Distressed Abboy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, social graphics, handwritten, gritty, expressive, casual, energetic, handmade feel, distressed texture, display impact, casual voice, brushy, textured, inked, rough, jagged.
A slanted, hand-drawn script with brush-pen construction and pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and fine, tapering hairlines. Strokes show dry-brush texture and irregular, slightly jagged edges, giving the outlines a worn, ink-on-paper feel. Letterforms are compact and upright in footprint with quick, gestural joins in the lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, drawn display forms rather than formal calligraphy. Terminals are sharp and tapered, counters are small and lively, and overall rhythm is slightly uneven in a natural handwritten way.
Works best for short to medium text where its brush texture and slanted movement can read clearly—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, album/cover art, and social or promo graphics. It can also add a handmade accent to branding elements like logos, product names, or section headers when paired with a calmer companion text face.
The font conveys an informal, human voice with a gritty, handmade edge. Its textured strokes feel energetic and a bit rebellious—more street-poster and sketchbook than polished stationery. The overall tone is friendly and expressive while retaining a distressed toughness.
Designed to mimic fast brush handwriting with deliberate distressing, capturing the look of textured ink strokes and imperfect printing. The intent appears to prioritize personality and motion over strict uniformity, creating a bold, handcrafted voice for display-driven typography.
Texture is consistent across the set, with intentional stroke breakup most visible on curves and at stroke transitions. The numeral forms keep the same brush logic and asymmetry, supporting a cohesive look across mixed-case and figures.