Distressed Diba 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, social media, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, friendly, handmade look, added texture, casual display, human warmth, brushy, textured, inked, organic, bouncy.
A compact, hand-rendered display face with rounded, brush-like strokes and visibly irregular edges. Letterforms are built from simplified, upright shapes with a slightly bouncy baseline and uneven stroke distribution that creates lively texture in words. Counters are generally open and soft, terminals are blunt or slightly tapered, and interior roughness suggests ink drag or dry-brush marks. Spacing feels moderately tight, reinforcing a condensed, poster-ready rhythm.
Well-suited to short display settings such as posters, packaging labels, café or market branding, social graphics, and event headlines where a hand-made feel is desirable. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes that preserve the textured stroke detail and maintain clarity.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a crafty, made-by-hand character. Its roughened texture adds a touch of grit and authenticity, giving headlines an energetic, human voice without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with intentional wear, delivering a lively, handcrafted look that stands out in display typography. It aims for personality and texture over strict geometric regularity, adding visual flavor to titles and promotional copy.
Texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, so longer lines retain a cohesive “printed by hand” look. The distressed detail becomes a key part of the color on the page, especially at larger sizes where the brush artifacts read clearly.