Distressed Leky 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brother 1816' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, cafe menus, album covers, event flyers, handmade, casual, worn, playful, vintage, handmade feel, worn print, friendly display, informal branding, rough, textured, inky, organic, irregular.
A slanted, handwritten-style roman with rounded bowls, soft terminals, and subtly uneven stroke edges that read like ink on textured paper. Letterforms are moderately open with simplified construction and low contrast, while the stroke weight stays steady but shows small wobbles and blunted corners that create a lightly weathered imprint. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the line a lively rhythm; counters remain generally clear, and the figures share the same informal, slightly condensed feel with occasional quirky angles.
Works well for posters, packaging, menus, and short headlines where a casual, handmade voice is desired. The subtle texture and slant also suit branding accents, pull quotes, and labels that benefit from an organic, printed feel rather than a crisp geometric finish.
The overall tone feels informal and approachable, with a lived-in, imperfect texture that suggests quick marker lettering or a worn print. It balances friendliness and grit, making it feel personable rather than polished, and slightly nostalgic without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to mimic quick, natural handwriting with a lightly worn, inked texture, providing an expressive alternative to clean italics while staying broadly legible. The goal appears to be characterful text with controlled irregularity—enough roughness to feel authentic without sacrificing clarity.
The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping text flow while preserving a hand-drawn character. The distressed edge treatment is restrained—more soft abrasion and ink spread than heavy damage—so it remains readable at display and short-text sizes.