Distressed Koro 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, signage, album art, handmade, vintage, rustic, playful, gritty, analog texture, handmade look, vintage feel, display impact, imperfect printing, brushy, textured, organic, choppy, wobbly.
This typeface presents a compact, hand-rendered construction with dense strokes and visibly uneven outlines. Letterforms show brush-like swelling and tapering, soft corners, and irregular edges that create a printed-by-hand texture. Counters are relatively tight and shapes vary slightly from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric repeatability. Curves (C, G, O, Q) appear slightly squashed and lumpy, while straight strokes (E, F, H, I, L, T) retain subtle waviness and blunt terminals.
This font is well suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a tactile, imperfect surface is desirable—such as posters, packaging labels, book or zine covers, and themed signage. It can also work for branding accents or pull quotes when the goal is to inject handmade energy and a vintage, distressed feel. For longer passages, its dense texture and tight counters are better reserved for larger sizes or limited amounts of copy.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a worn, craft-forward character that feels pulled from analog printing, signage, or hand-inked lettering. Its rough texture and uneven cadence add attitude and approachability, leaning toward nostalgic and slightly gritty themes rather than polished modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to simulate hand-inked lettering or rough print reproduction, emphasizing texture, irregularity, and a human cadence over precision. Its compact proportions and strong presence suggest a focus on display impact while preserving a casual, crafted personality.
Uppercase forms read as blocky and poster-ready, while the lowercase keeps the same textured voice with simplified, sturdy shapes. Numerals are heavy and rounded with the same irregular edge quality, helping the set feel cohesive in display settings where texture is part of the message.