Distressed Niduv 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, signage, vintage, rustic, workwear, industrial, print-worn, heritage feel, tactile print, rugged tone, utility display, slab serif, bracketed, inked, blunt, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, bracketed serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are compact and upright, with rounded joins and softly squared terminals that feel pressed rather than sharply cut. Subtle roughness along edges and slight shape irregularities suggest ink spread or worn printing, creating a textured rhythm without sacrificing clear counters. Numerals and capitals read solid and emphatic, with a generally consistent, workmanlike structure across the set.
Works well for posters, packaging, and branding that wants a heritage or workshop feel, as well as labels and signage where a strong, stamped presence is desirable. It’s particularly suited to short lines of text, titles, and callouts where the inky texture can contribute to the overall mood.
The font conveys a utilitarian, old-print character—confident and practical, like stamped labels, shop signage, or equipment markings. Its gentle wear and inky finish add a lived-in, analog tone that feels archival and hands-on rather than sleek or contemporary.
Likely designed to evoke traditional slab-serif printing with a lightly worn finish, balancing robust readability with a tactile, imperfect surface. The intent appears to be a dependable display face that brings vintage utility and physicality to modern layouts.
Spacing appears comfortable for headline and short-text settings, and the texture remains visible at display sizes while staying legible in the sample paragraph. The overall impression is of a classic slab serif filtered through imperfect production—more “printed and handled” than “digitally pristine.”