Distressed Viku 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mancino' by JCFonts, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Ingenue' by Seemly Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, music flyers, streetwear, grunge, playful, handmade, rowdy, retro, add texture, evoke print, grab attention, signal diy, feel vintage, rough, blotchy, inked, chunky, uneven.
A compact, heavy display face with thick, blocky strokes and noticeably irregular edges that mimic worn ink, sponge printing, or brushy stamping. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed, creating a dense texture, while verticals and rounds show subtle wobble and uneven terminals. The overall construction stays mostly upright and legible, but the letterforms vary slightly in width and silhouette, producing a lively, handmade rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to short, punchy settings where texture is an asset—posters, event promos, album art, packaging callouts, and bold social graphics. It works well for branding that wants a rough, handcrafted edge, and as a secondary display face paired with a cleaner text font for contrast.
The font projects a scrappy, energetic attitude—more DIY poster than polished editorial. Its roughened contouring and inky texture suggest analog production and a slightly mischievous, informal tone that reads as fun, gritty, and attention-seeking.
Likely designed to deliver an analog, distressed stamp/print effect while remaining readable in bold display contexts. The controlled upright structure combined with intentionally worn contours points to a balance of clarity and grit for expressive, theme-driven typography.
At larger sizes the distressed perimeter becomes a defining feature, adding tactile character; at smaller sizes, the heavy weight and tight apertures can merge, increasing the visual density. Numerals match the same stamped, imperfect feel, supporting cohesive headline treatments.