Distressed Ihmij 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, film titles, editorial pullquotes, packaging, weathered, typewriter, noir, hand-inked, retro, evoke vintage, add grit, create atmosphere, retain legibility, suggest printwear, rough edges, worn print, ink spread, bracketed serifs, slanted.
A slanted serif design with compact, monospaced rhythm and a distinctly distressed surface. Strokes show uneven edges, slight ink swell, and ragged counters that mimic worn printing or rough inking, while maintaining consistent character widths. Serifs are prominent and often wedge-like or bracketed, with rounded joins and softened terminals that add to the aged, analog feel. The overall construction stays legible and structured despite the irregular texture, with sturdy verticals and slightly narrowed apertures in several letters.
Well-suited for display settings where a gritty, analog voice is desired—posters, title treatments, book covers, and themed editorial accents. It can also work on packaging or labels that benefit from a vintage, rugged impression. Because the texture is integral to the letterforms, it tends to perform best at moderate-to-large sizes where the distressed details stay clear.
The font conveys a gritty, archival tone—like a well-used typewriter ribbon or a battered letterpress impression. Its roughened texture and italic slant suggest urgency and atmosphere, fitting narratives that lean toward mystery, history, or handmade authenticity. The consistent spacing keeps it controlled, while the distressed edges add tension and character.
Likely designed to combine the disciplined spacing and readability of monospaced, italicized serif forms with a deliberate distressed finish. The goal appears to be an expressive, print-worn aesthetic that evokes age and atmosphere while remaining typographically orderly.
Numerals and capitals carry the same worn treatment, creating a cohesive, stamped look across the set. The texture remains fairly consistent from glyph to glyph, reading as deliberate distressing rather than random noise, and the slant is strong enough to feel energetic without becoming cursive.