Distressed Anra 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, craft branding, labels, handmade, rustic, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade look, print wear, casual display, human tone, rough edges, textured, worn print, sketchy, organic.
A lightly textured, hand-rendered sans with subtly uneven strokes and roughened edges that mimic dry ink or worn printing. Forms are mostly simple and open, with gently rounded curves and occasional angular joins, creating an organic rhythm across words. Uppercase letters read as straightforward and utilitarian, while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic, handwritten details (notably in j, k, and q), reinforcing an informal, drawn feel. Numerals follow the same casual construction, with slightly irregular curves and terminals that keep the set cohesive.
Well-suited to display settings where a handmade, tactile impression is desired: posters, packaging, product labels, event flyers, and short-form branding. It can work for brief text passages in larger sizes, especially when you want an intentionally imperfect, analog character.
The font conveys an approachable, homemade tone—like lettering from a craft label, zine headline, or hand-marked packaging. Its mild distress and unevenness add warmth and personality without becoming overly chaotic, giving text a relaxed, human presence.
The design appears intended to reproduce the look of casual hand lettering with a lightly distressed, printed texture—balancing legibility with a deliberately imperfect finish to add authenticity and charm.
Texture appears consistent across glyphs, suggesting a deliberate print-wear effect rather than random deformation. Spacing and proportions stay readable in longer lines, though the surface noise and irregular terminals make it feel more expressive than neutral at smaller sizes.