Distressed Meno 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, album art, vintage, gritty, rustic, poster-like, industrial, vintage print, rugged impact, handmade feel, aged texture, serif, woodtype, roughened, inked, weathered.
A condensed serif with chunky verticals and compact proportions, set on a steady upright axis. Strokes show clear roughening and uneven edges, as if from worn letterpress or ink spread, producing lively contours and occasional nicks at terminals. Serifs are small but pronounced, with bracketed, slightly flared feet and caps that feel tall and narrow. Curves are tight and slightly irregular, and counters stay relatively small, reinforcing a dense, forceful texture in words and lines.
Best suited to display settings where the rough print texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, badges, and packaging. It also works well for themed titles in entertainment contexts (album covers, event promos, editorial openers) where a distressed, vintage voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, with a gritty, worn-in character that suggests age, handling, and imperfect printing. It reads as assertive and utilitarian rather than refined, leaning toward nostalgic Americana/industrial ephemera and handmade signage.
The design appears intended to evoke worn wood type or letterpress output—condensed forms for impact and economy of space, paired with controlled irregularities to simulate age and printing artifacts. The goal is a strong, attention-grabbing serif that delivers instant atmosphere while remaining readable in short-to-medium display copy.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with deliberate edge breakup that adds visual noise at smaller sizes. Numerals carry the same condensed stance and sturdy weight, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, poster-friendly color.