Distressed Undy 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, book covers, album art, packaging, grunge, enigmatic, noir, handwritten, edgy, handwritten feel, dramatic display, vintage grit, thematic mood, scratchy, textured, calligraphic, spiky, expressive.
A slanted, handwritten script with looping entry/exit strokes and a pen-like rhythm that alternates between thin hairlines and slightly heavier downstrokes. Outlines show intentional roughness—nicked terminals, ragged edges, and occasional blot-like specks—giving the letters a worn, scratch-ink texture. Capitals are tall and gestural with prominent swashes, while the lowercase is compact with small counters and short extenders, creating a lively, uneven baseline and a tight internal spacing feel. Numerals are simpler and cleaner than the letters but still carry the same slanted, drawn quality.
Works best for short, expressive setting such as posters, title treatments, book or film headings, album art, and themed packaging where a gritty handwritten mood is desired. It can also serve as an accent for pull quotes or branding marks, especially when paired with a simpler supporting text face.
The overall tone reads dramatic and atmospheric—more like hurried ink on paper than polished typography. The distressed texture adds a gritty, slightly ominous character that suggests mystery, vintage ephemera, and stylized “dark” storytelling. Flourished capitals contribute a theatrical, signature-like presence.
Designed to mimic energetic ink lettering with deliberate wear and ink-break artifacts, combining elegant script gestures with a rough, weathered finish. The aim appears to be high personality and mood-setting impact rather than neutral, continuous reading.
Consistency comes from repeated calligraphic motions (loops, hooks, and tapering strokes), while small irregularities and speckling keep the surface intentionally imperfect. Legibility is strongest at display sizes where the distressed details and swashes can breathe; in smaller text, the texture and tight interior spaces become more prominent.