Distressed Urri 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, quotes, invitations, branding, handwritten, vintage, expressive, weathered, literary, handwritten feel, aged texture, expressive display, period mood, organic imperfection, calligraphic, scratchy, ragged, inky, angular.
A slanted, calligraphy-leaning script with sharp entry/exit strokes and a visibly broken, dry-brush texture throughout. Letterforms are compact and upright in rhythm but drawn with quick, tapered terminals, producing lively stroke modulation and uneven edges that read like ink skipping on paper. Capitals are more flourished and angular than the lowercase, with long swashes and pointed joins; the lowercase stays lean with small counters and delicate hairline connections. Numerals follow the same pen-driven logic, with narrow shapes and brisk diagonals that keep the overall color light and airy.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where the textured strokes can be appreciated: book covers, film or event posters, pull quotes, menu headings, and boutique branding. It can also work for invitations or certificates when a handwritten, timeworn feel is desired; for long body text, the rough edges and compact forms may feel busy.
The texture and penmanship give an antique, slightly restless tone—like hurried notes, marginalia, or a worn letterpress impression. It feels personal and expressive rather than polished, with just enough roughness to suggest age, grit, or handmade authenticity.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, pen-and-ink lettering with intentional wear and irregularity, combining calligraphic structure with a distressed surface for a nostalgic, handmade effect. It aims to deliver personality and atmosphere more than strict uniformity, emphasizing gesture, texture, and a lightly dramatic flourish in the capitals.
Spacing appears relatively open for such narrow letterforms, helping the distressed edges remain legible at display sizes. The sample text shows a consistent rightward slant and a recurring pattern of pointed terminals and occasional ink buildup, which creates a convincing hand-rendered cadence across words and lines.