Distressed Jele 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Ligurino' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, headlines, event flyers, packaging, grunge, raw, punk, handmade, rough, distressed impact, diy texture, gritty display, rebellious tone, ragged, blotchy, weathered, textured, chunky.
A heavy, chunky display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and uneven internal counters that create a printed-worn texture. Strokes stay broadly upright but vary in edge bite and silhouette, producing a lively, noisy rhythm across words. Curves are lumpy and organic, corners are softened or fractured, and terminals often look chipped rather than cleanly cut. Overall spacing feels sturdy and compact, with letterforms that read clearly at larger sizes while showing deliberate edge degradation.
Best suited to large-scale applications where texture is an asset: posters, music or nightlife graphics, editorial or campaign headlines, and impactful branding moments such as labels or packaging. It can also work for short callouts, badges, and title treatments where a rugged, tactile tone is desired.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY attitude—abrasive, energetic, and slightly chaotic—like ink dragged over rough paper or a distressed stamp. Its texture adds tension and urgency, making it feel bold, rebellious, and street-level rather than refined or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver an immediately recognizable distressed voice with strong silhouette readability, combining bold forms with intentionally degraded edges to simulate wear and rough reproduction. The emphasis is on expressive texture and attitude over neutrality, aiming for high-impact display use.
The distressed treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive “worn” voice in both short words and longer paragraphs of display text. The dense black mass and irregular counters can start to fill in visually at smaller sizes, so the texture benefits from generous size and contrast against clean backgrounds.