Distressed Attu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, social media, handmade, expressive, rustic, casual, energetic, hand lettering, authenticity, texture, impact, brushy, textured, jagged, dry-brush, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with high-contrast strokes and a visibly textured, dry-brush edge. Letterforms are built from quick, tapered strokes with pointed terminals and occasional ink breaks, creating a lively, imperfect outline. The capitals are tall and gestural with sweeping entry strokes, while the lowercase stays compact with a notably small x-height and narrow overall set, giving lines a quick, handwritten rhythm. Spacing feels naturally uneven in a controlled way, reinforcing the organic, drawn-by-hand character.
Well-suited to short, prominent text where the brush texture can read clearly—posters, event graphics, packaging labels, and brand marks that want a handcrafted presence. It also works effectively for punchy social media headlines and lifestyle or food-and-beverage applications where an informal, expressive script is desirable.
The font conveys a bold, handmade attitude—casual and personal, with a slightly gritty, weathered finish. Its brush texture adds warmth and energy, suggesting spontaneity and a crafted, artisanal tone rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to mimic fast brush lettering with natural pressure changes and imperfect ink coverage, delivering a distressed, hand-rendered look. Its proportions and textured strokes prioritize personality and impact over quiet text neutrality.
The texture is consistent across letters and figures, producing a distressed print feel even at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with tapered starts and roughened edges that keep them visually cohesive with the alphabet.