Distressed Biba 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, social graphics, quotes, handwritten, casual, rustic, expressive, vintage, handmade feel, rough texture, informal voice, analog vibe, brushy, textured, organic, slanted, loose.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-like strokes and visibly textured edges. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with uneven stroke terminals, slight wobble in curves, and a hand-drawn rhythm that varies from glyph to glyph. Contrast is moderate and driven by stroke pressure rather than rigid pen logic, giving counters and joins an organic, slightly roughened look. The lowercase shows a compact body with tall ascenders and descenders, while the numerals and capitals keep the same quick, gestural construction.
Best suited for short headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and social media graphics where an expressive, hand-rendered voice is desired. It can work for quotes and subheads when set with enough size and leading to preserve the lively texture and avoid crowding.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick marker lettering or a rough brush note. The distressed texture adds a worn, analog character that reads as crafty and slightly vintage rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to simulate quick brush or marker handwriting with an intentionally imperfect, worn finish. Its narrow, energetic forms aim to deliver personality and motion, prioritizing a natural, human feel over strict consistency.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that supports the handwritten feel, with some letters leaning into one another while others open up. The sample text shows good momentum in mixed-case settings, and the rough edges remain noticeable at display sizes where the texture can be appreciated.