Distressed Geluv 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, social graphics, labels, hand-drawn, quirky, casual, playful, sketchy, handmade feel, casual display, organic texture, quirky voice, monoline, wiry, textured, irregular, naive.
A hand-rendered Latin with wiry, monoline strokes and intentionally uneven contours. Letterforms show slight wobble, variable stroke pressure, and occasional doubled/overtraced lines that create a rough, sketchbook texture. Curves are loosely drawn and terminals are blunt or softly tapered, with modest inconsistencies in width and spacing that reinforce an informal rhythm. The overall silhouette stays readable while preserving a lightly distressed, imperfect edge.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a handmade voice is desired—posters, covers, packaging callouts, labels, and social graphics. It can also support headings or pull quotes in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face, especially at sizes large enough for the rough stroke texture to read clearly.
The tone feels casual and personable, like quick marker lettering on paper. Its irregularities and overdrawn lines add a quirky, handmade charm that reads playful rather than polished. The overall impression is relaxed and human, suited to expressive, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, imperfect hand lettering with a lightly distressed finish, prioritizing personality and spontaneity over strict geometric consistency. The goal seems to be an approachable, crafted look that stands out through organic rhythm and visible mark-making.
The uppercase has a simple, slightly condensed presence with open counters, while the lowercase leans into handwritten habits (notably single-storey shapes and looped or hooked details). Numerals match the same sketched construction, with rounded forms and uneven stroke joins that keep the set cohesive.