Distressed Yari 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social, handmade, expressive, rugged, energetic, casual, handmade feel, brush texture, gritty character, quick lettering, display impact, brushy, textured, dry-brush, scripted, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen style face with lively, tapered strokes and visibly roughened edges that mimic dry ink on textured paper. Letterforms are mostly connected in feel but drawn as discrete glyphs, with brisk entry/exit strokes, pointed terminals, and occasional ink buildup creating dark spots and uneven contours. Proportions are compact with tight counters and a brisk rhythm; curves are slightly angular and the overall texture is intentionally irregular, producing a stamped/hand-painted impression across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with swift diagonals and textured turns that keep the set cohesive.
Works best in display contexts where the brush texture and movement can be appreciated—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It also suits short quotations and product naming where a handmade, imperfect texture is desirable; for longer paragraphs, generous size and spacing help keep the texture from overwhelming readability.
The tone is informal and tactile, like quick signage, journal lettering, or hand-painted packaging. Its distressed brush texture adds grit and spontaneity, giving text a human, energetic presence rather than a polished calligraphic finish.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering with deliberate roughness and ink breakup, delivering a handcrafted aesthetic that feels immediate and tactile. The emphasis appears to be on personality and motion over uniformity, providing a strong visual signature for expressive themed designs.
Stroke texture varies from glyph to glyph, which increases authenticity but also creates a pronounced “inked” color in longer passages. Capitals are especially gestural and can read as display forms; lowercase maintains a consistent forward motion that supports short text lines and punchy phrases.