Distressed Nage 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Austral Slab' by Antipixel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, book covers, editorial headlines, vintage, rugged, handmade, industrial, no-nonsense, aged print, stamp effect, handcrafted feel, retro utility, slab serif, rounded corners, softened edges, inky, textured.
A slab-serif design with sturdy, bracketed serifs and modest stroke modulation. The outlines are intentionally imperfect: edges appear worn and slightly wavy, with a printed-ink texture that softens corners and introduces small irregularities along stems and bowls. Letterforms keep traditional, workmanlike proportions with clear counters and a steady baseline rhythm, while the texture adds visual movement across repeated strokes. Numerals are solid and straightforward, matching the same distressed contour and sturdy serif structure.
Well suited to posters, packaging, labels, and branding that benefit from an aged or handcrafted print impression. It can also work for book covers and editorial headlines where a sturdy serif voice is desired, and for short passages or pull quotes when the textured finish is part of the intended atmosphere.
The overall tone feels vintage and utilitarian, like type stamped, letterpressed, or printed on rough stock. The distressing lends an aged, tactile character that reads as honest, rugged, and slightly industrial rather than refined or delicate.
Designed to deliver a classic slab-serif foundation while simulating wear from real-world printing or stamping. The goal appears to be a dependable, readable voice with built-in grit and material texture for themed display work.
The distress is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive “worn print” color without breaking recognizability. In longer text the texture becomes part of the typographic color, so spacing and line breaks benefit from a little breathing room to keep the page from feeling too dense.