Distressed Opbom 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, book design, editorial, period pieces, posters, typewriter, vintage, gritty, casual, literary, typewriter emulation, vintage texture, document realism, analog character, rough edges, inked, worn print, rounded serifs, organic.
A slanted, monospaced serif design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show irregular, worn contours and slight waviness as if struck through a ribbon or printed on textured paper, giving each glyph a subtly unique edge. Serifs are present but blunted and uneven, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and e) feel hand-inked rather than mechanically perfect. Proportions are broad with generous internal counters, creating an open, airy texture even at smaller sizes.
Well-suited for projects that want an authentic typewritten or archival look: editorial pull quotes, book interiors or chapter openers, screenplay-style layouts, museum/period ephemera, and poster work that benefits from a worn print texture. It can also add character to short UI labels or captions when a deliberately analog tone is desired.
The overall tone is nostalgic and tactile—evoking typed pages, weathered documents, and analog reproduction. Its roughened outlines add a human, imperfect character that reads as approachable and lived-in rather than formal or pristine.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of an old typewriter or letterpress impression—prioritizing fixed-width rhythm and readable serif forms while adding distressed, ink-worn texture to convey age and authenticity.
The consistent fixed-width rhythm creates a steady, gridlike cadence, while the distressed detailing introduces lively micro-variation that keeps lines from looking sterile. Numerals and capitals match the same softened, slightly battered printing feel, helping text blocks maintain a cohesive retro texture.