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Distressed Pukoy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.

Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, editorial accents, grungy, handmade, raw, edgy, expressive, handmade impact, gritty texture, expressive display, diy character, brushy, ragged, inked, textured, irregular.

A rough, brush-ink display face with visibly uneven stroke edges, occasional dry-brush breaks, and strong thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are upright but loose, with variable character widths and a slightly inconsistent baseline that reinforces the hand-painted feel. Counters are often small and irregular, terminals are blunt or frayed, and curves wobble subtly as if made with a loaded brush on textured paper. The lowercase reads compact with a relatively short x-height and simple, open constructions, while capitals carry the strongest gesture and weight shifts.

Best suited to short, punchy text where the texture and contrast can be appreciated—posters, headlines, album/cover art, event promotions, and packaging callouts. It can also work as an editorial accent for quotes or section titles when paired with a calmer text face.

The overall tone is gritty and handmade, suggesting urgency and attitude rather than polish. It evokes DIY posters, rough signage, and inked lettering with a slightly rebellious, street-level energy.

Designed to capture the immediacy of hand-painted lettering, prioritizing expressive rhythm and tactile texture over strict geometric consistency. The intent appears to be a bold, characterful voice that feels printed, worn, or brushed in real time.

Texture is a defining feature: edges appear torn or worn, and interior shapes can look pinched or uneven, which increases character at larger sizes but can introduce visual noise in long passages. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with irregular curves and tapered joins that keep the set cohesive.