Distressed Ihrez 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, title cards, editorial, packaging, typewriter, vintage, gritty, noir, diy, aged print, typewriter mimicry, atmosphere, analog texture, period styling, inky, worn, rough, imperfect, blotchy.
A condensed, typewriter-like serif design with sturdy verticals and compact proportions. Letterforms show uneven ink coverage, softened corners, and irregular contours that suggest worn metal type or imperfect printing. Serifs are blunt and slabby, with small nicks and bulges that create a lively, gritty texture. Counters are slightly inconsistent and occasionally constricted, and overall spacing stays disciplined, reinforcing a mechanical, stamped rhythm even as the edges remain distressed.
Works well for display typography in posters, cover design, and title treatments where a vintage printed effect is desirable. It can also support short editorial passages, pull quotes, or labels when you want a typewriter-meets-letterpress texture with clear alignment and a steady cadence. Best used where the distressed detail can read clearly and contribute to the overall atmosphere.
The font conveys an analog, archival mood—like carbon copies, case files, and aged ephemera. Its roughened texture adds tension and atmosphere, reading as gritty and tactile rather than pristine or corporate. The overall tone feels period-leaning and narrative, suited to storytelling with a hint of menace or mystery.
Likely intended to emulate the look of worn typewriter or stamped letterforms with imperfect ink and aged edges, combining mechanical regularity with tactile, distressed character. The design prioritizes mood and materiality—suggesting print artifacts—while keeping forms recognizable and structured for practical setting.
At text sizes, the distressed perimeter creates a strong overall color and can visually darken lines, especially in dense paragraphs. The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving headlines and body copy a unified “printed” character.