Distressed Nugol 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, branding, logotypes, vintage, handmade, playful, rustic, bookish, aged print, handmade texture, vintage charm, expressive display, roughened, inky, organic, worn, chalky.
A serifed display face with softly irregular, roughened contours that suggest worn printing or hand-inked letterforms. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, while terminals and serifs wobble slightly and sometimes flare into small, blunted wedges. Curves are round and friendly, counters are open, and the overall rhythm is lively, with subtle per-glyph variation that gives the text a textured, imperfect color. Numerals and capitals carry the same uneven edges and slightly bouncy proportions, keeping the set cohesive in mixed content.
Well-suited for posters, packaging, labels, and book or album covers where a vintage, tactile feel is desired. It can also work for branding accents and logotypes that benefit from an intentionally imperfect, handcrafted texture, especially when set with generous spacing and at display sizes.
The tone feels nostalgic and handmade, evoking old paper goods, letterpress ephemera, or storybook titling. Its gentle roughness reads as approachable rather than harsh, adding character and warmth with a faintly whimsical, rustic charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with an intentionally weathered, handmade finish, balancing readability with expressive surface texture. It aims to mimic the charm of imperfect print or drawn lettering while staying consistent enough for short passages and prominent titles.
In longer samples the texture remains consistent, creating a speckled, inky presence that’s most noticeable at larger sizes. The serif details and uneven edge treatment give it a distinctive voice for headings while still maintaining recognizable forms across the alphabet and figures.