Distressed Vihu 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, album art, handmade, rugged, rustic, playful, vintage, print texture, handmade tone, poster impact, retro flavor, brushy, rough-edged, inked, chunky, organic.
A condensed, heavy display face with visibly irregular, brush-like stroke edges and uneven ink density. Letterforms are largely upright with simplified, sturdy construction and slightly rounded terminals, creating a compact rhythm. Texture is a defining feature: counters and joins show subtle wobble and occasional lumpiness that suggests hand-rendered or rough-printed output. Spacing and widths vary modestly across glyphs, reinforcing a natural, non-mechanical cadence in words and lines.
Well suited for display applications where texture is an asset: posters, product packaging, labels, menus, book covers, and album artwork. It works best in short phrases, titles, and callouts where the distressed edges and compact letterforms can carry a bold, tactile impression.
The font communicates a gritty, handmade energy—casual and approachable, but with a worn, analog bite. Its roughness reads as craft-forward and slightly mischievous, evoking posters, DIY labeling, and vintage print ephemera rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to simulate rough brush lettering or imperfect printing, prioritizing personality and tactile texture over neutrality. Its condensed proportions and heavy weight aim to deliver high-impact headlines while retaining an informal, hand-made character.
In text, the strong texture remains prominent and can visually “fuzz” at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the lively edge detail and ink traps. Numerals match the same rugged, stamped feel, and the overall silhouette stays tall and compact, helping headlines feel dense and punchy.