Distressed Irmas 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, typewriter, vintage, gritty, handmade, editorial, aged print, tactile texture, retro utility, authenticity, inked, blunt serif, roughened, uneven baseline, soft corners.
A compact serif design with blunt, slab-like terminals and noticeably roughened contours that suggest ink spread or worn printing. Strokes stay mostly uniform in thickness with softened corners and slightly lumpy joins, creating an intentionally imperfect rhythm. The uppercase is sturdy and open, while the lowercase shows a simple, workmanlike construction (single-storey forms where expected) with modest extenders and a steady, readable texture. Numerals are bold and rounded, with the same distressed edges and a slightly irregular footprint that keeps the overall color lively rather than mechanical.
Works well for display and short-to-medium editorial settings where a tactile, printed feel is desired—posters, packaging, labels, book covers, and chapter titles. It can also suit pull quotes and subheads when you want a robust, retro tone without high-contrast delicacy.
The font projects a vintage, utilitarian voice—part typewriter, part rubber-stamp—tempered by a handmade, slightly gritty finish. It feels archival and tactile, evoking printed ephemera, catalog cards, and worn signage rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to mimic worn letterpress or typewriter-like printing, combining straightforward serif forms with controlled distressing to add atmosphere and authenticity. Its goal is to deliver readable typography that still carries the grit and charm of aged, inked production.
The distressing is consistent across the set, reading as edge wear and ink breakup rather than random noise, which helps long passages maintain cohesion. Spacing appears moderately generous for a serif with this much texture, supporting legibility in the sample text while preserving the rough character.