Distressed Nata 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, rugged, handmade, vintage, worn, casual, aged print, analog texture, handmade feel, retro utility, rough-edged, textured, ink-bleed, blunt-serifed, uneven baseline.
A rough, print-like serif with heavily textured outlines and softened corners, as if ink spread into paper or the impression was worn. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, but edges are consistently irregular, producing a mottled silhouette and occasional nicks in joins and terminals. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height and sturdy, blunt serifs; curves (C, O, S) appear slightly lumpy and organic rather than perfectly geometric. Spacing and widths vary subtly across the set, giving lines a slightly uneven rhythm while remaining readable at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where a rough, vintage-leaning texture can carry the design. It can also work for book covers or event branding that aims for an imperfect, analog feel, while longer body copy may become visually busy due to the persistent edge texture.
The overall tone feels handmade and timeworn, with a utilitarian, old-print character that suggests grit and authenticity. The distressed texture adds an informal, human touch—more workshop poster than polished editorial typography.
The design appears intended to emulate worn letterpress or stamped lettering, prioritizing tactile texture and a handmade impression over crisp typographic precision. Its consistent distressing and compact serif forms aim to deliver character quickly in display settings.
In the sample text, the distressed edge detail remains prominent even at larger sizes, creating a strong surface texture across words. Numerals and caps share the same worn treatment, keeping the set visually consistent and well-suited to short bursts of text where the texture can be appreciated.