Distressed Fuliw 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, halloween, game titles, packaging, spooky, gothic, vintage, witchy, storybook, atmosphere, antique print, horror theme, display impact, handmade feel, rough edges, ink bleed, flared serifs, chiseled, tattered.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and deliberately irregular contours. Strokes show roughened edges and occasional notches, as if from distressed printing or worn engraving, while the counters remain mostly open and readable. Proportions vary between glyphs, with slightly condensed capitals and more animated lowercase forms; round letters (O, Q) feel robust and inky, and verticals often end in sharp, spurred feet. Overall spacing and rhythm are lively rather than mechanical, emphasizing texture and silhouette over smooth consistency.
Best suited to display typography where texture and mood are primary—posters, title cards, book covers, event graphics, themed packaging, and game or film branding. It works particularly well for seasonal or narrative-driven designs (horror, fantasy, folklore) and short headlines where the distressed contours can be appreciated.
The font carries a dark, theatrical tone—part gothic, part old-world poster—suggesting haunted-house signage, occult ephemera, and antique storybook titling. Its distressed finish adds a handmade, aged feeling that reads as mysterious and dramatic rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke vintage gothic display lettering with a worn, inked texture, balancing strong silhouettes with purposeful roughness for atmospheric impact. It prioritizes character and theme over neutral versatility, aiming to look printed, aged, and slightly menacing.
The distressed detailing is consistent across the alphabet and numerals, so the texture reads as an intentional design layer rather than random noise. The bold color and spurred serifs help maintain legibility at display sizes, while the rough edges become a dominant feature as the type grows larger.