Distressed Hese 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, album covers, branding, handmade, energetic, casual, rustic, expressive, handcrafted feel, dynamic emphasis, grunge texture, casual display, brush script, dry brush, textured, rough edges, slanted.
A slanted brush-script with a dry, textured stroke that leaves irregular edges and occasional breakup, mimicking ink skipping on rough paper. Letterforms are loosely connected in feel but remain largely discrete, with generous rightward motion and open counters. Strokes swell and taper naturally, creating a lively rhythm; terminals often end in quick flicks and angled cuts. Proportions lean compact vertically, with a comparatively low x-height and long, sweeping extenders that add motion and emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where texture and motion are assets: posters, product packaging, apparel graphics, album/playlist artwork, and brand marks that want a handmade edge. It can also work for short quotes and social graphics at larger sizes, where the distressed stroke detail remains clear.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a quick, handwritten energy that reads as spontaneous and slightly gritty. The distressed brush texture gives it a rugged, craft-forward character—more street-poster and sketchbook than polished stationery. It feels bold in attitude without being heavy, projecting confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and personality of brush lettering while preserving enough clarity for punchy display text. The controlled slant and consistent brush texture suggest a deliberate balance between legibility and a rough, authentic finish.
Capitals are especially dynamic and gesture-driven, functioning well as attention-getting initials, while the lowercase maintains an uneven, hand-drawn cadence. Numerals match the brush texture and slant, keeping the set visually consistent for headlines and casual labeling.