Distressed Irduf 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, vintage, playful, rustic, handmade, quirky, vintage flavor, handmade texture, display impact, themed branding, bracketed serif, flared terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, textured edges.
A narrow, serifed design with compact proportions and a slightly uneven, stamped-like rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast and frequently end in bracketed, flared terminals that feel softened rather than sharp. Edges and joins carry subtle wobble and organic irregularity, giving counters and bowls a gently imperfect silhouette. Overall spacing is steady, but individual glyphs vary in width and footprint, reinforcing a handmade, press-printed character.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its textured edges and flared serifs can be appreciated—such as posters, headers, product packaging, labels, menus, and themed signage. It can work for brief pull quotes or introductory text, but the organic distortion makes it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The font reads as vintage and craft-forward, with a friendly roughness that suggests old shop signage, printed ephemera, or playful storybook titling. Its irregularities add warmth and personality rather than aggression, creating a casual, slightly whimsical tone.
The design appears intended to evoke an antique, imperfect print or hand-stamped look while staying legible and structured. Its narrow build and decorative terminals aim to deliver a distinctive period flavor for themed communication and attention-grabbing titles.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and decorative, while lowercase maintains readable structures with noticeable terminal flares and occasional asymmetry. Numerals follow the same softened, slightly distressed construction, keeping the texture consistent across letters and figures.