Distressed Pukel 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, labels, rustic, handcrafted, rugged, expressive, vintage, handmade feel, vintage flavor, gritty impact, display emphasis, brushy, textured, inky, slanted, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-script display face with thick, weighty strokes and a noticeably textured edge that suggests dry-brush or worn ink. Letterforms are compact and lively, with rounded terminals, occasional pointed entry/exit strokes, and irregular stroke boundaries that create a rough, printed feel. Counters and joins show organic variation, giving the alphabet an energetic rhythm while maintaining consistent overall proportions and a cohesive, hand-drawn structure.
Best suited to display settings where texture can read clearly: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a handcrafted or vintage-leaning look. It can add personality to short phrases and titles, especially when paired with simpler supporting text for longer reading.
The texture and energetic slant lend a handmade, rugged tone that feels informal and confident. It evokes vintage signage and imperfect ink on paper—more characterful than polished—making the voice feel warm, craft-oriented, and slightly gritty.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush lettering while adding a distressed, ink-worn surface for extra character. Its compact, slanted forms aim to deliver strong impact and a handmade presence in attention-grabbing typography.
Texture is strong enough to become a defining feature, creating visible speckling and unevenness within bowls and along curves, especially in heavier areas. Numerals match the same brushy construction and maintain the same lively, slightly irregular cadence as the letters.