Distressed Fulob 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, event flyers, packaging, branding, spooky, circus, vintage, playful, macabre, thematic display, vintage revival, aged print effect, attention grabbing, tuscan-like, inked, worn, blotchy, poster-ready.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and a subtly Tuscan, carved-wood feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast and sharp tapering, while counters and joins are punctuated by irregular interior speckling and chipped-looking voids that mimic worn ink or distressed printing. The letterforms keep a mostly vertical posture with compact proportions, and the set mixes crisp silhouettes with deliberately roughened interiors for a textured, hand-stamped rhythm. Numerals follow the same bold, stylized construction with decorative curves and consistent distressing.
Best suited for large sizes where the internal texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, event or Halloween promotions, craft beverage labels, and brand marks that want a vintage-circus or gothic novelty flavor. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when strong personality is desired.
The overall tone reads theatrical and slightly ominous, combining old-time show poster energy with a spooky, haunted-house edge. Its distressed texture suggests age and grit, giving otherwise classic serif shapes a mischievous, macabre character.
The design appears intended to evoke antique display type and sideshow-era lettering, then amplify it with controlled distress to simulate aged, imperfect printing. The goal is high-impact readability with a built-in gritty texture for themed, atmospheric communication.
The distressing appears as internal erosion and speckle rather than ragged outer contours, helping the silhouette stay strong at a glance while still delivering texture up close. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, reinforcing an analog, printed-from-type aesthetic.