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(Pic 1) is what I want to achieve, (Pic 2) is my attempt, but it's just not as good as the references, I want some grunge edges but it just blends too well; and it seems too soft. Seeking help from all the pros here, thanks!

(Pic 1) How to create the bottom wavy style text please? I only know the halftone one (Pic 4) I have tried the offsetting paths +/- method but it's just not as nice as the reference, so how it make it natural? Thanks