Distressed Jole 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, flyers, titles, gritty, diy, playful, grunge, spooky, texture, impact, handmade, edge, imperfection, blotchy, ragged, lumpy, stamped, inked.
The letterforms are heavy and rounded with irregular, torn-looking contours and uneven ink density that reads like stamped or brushy printing. Curves are lumpy and organic, counters are often small and imperfect, and terminals tend to blob rather than taper cleanly. Spacing and widths vary noticeably, creating a lively, jittery rhythm that emphasizes texture over precision while remaining readable at display sizes.
Best suited for display work where texture can be appreciated: posters, album covers, event flyers, game or horror-themed titles, and packaging that wants a raw, handmade feel. It can also work for short headlines, labels, and attention-grabbing callouts in editorial or social graphics, especially when paired with a cleaner text font for longer reading.
This font gives off a gritty, handmade energy with a mischievous, slightly eerie edge. The rough texture and blotchy forms feel informal and rebellious, suggesting zines, posters, and DIY signage rather than polished corporate communication.
The design appears intended to simulate rough, imperfect ink application—like a distressed stamp or worn screen print—while keeping straightforward, familiar letter shapes for quick recognition. Its goal is visual character and attitude, using texture and irregularity to add personality and thematic flavor.
The sample text shows consistent distress across the alphabet, with particularly chunky joins and softened corners that maintain a cohesive, ink-worn look. Numerals follow the same rough treatment, helping the set feel unified for display compositions that mix letters and numbers.