Distressed Ihrik 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, rustic, nostalgia, show poster, rustic branding, hand-printed feel, slab serif, rounded, blunted, inked, soft terminals.
A condensed slab-serif display face with chunky, rounded serifs and blunted terminals. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with subtle swelling and slight wobble that gives the outlines an inked, imperfect feel rather than crisp geometry. Counters are tight and often teardrop-like, and the joins and feet show soft, bulbous shaping that creates a stamped or letterpress rhythm. Spacing and widths vary noticeably between glyphs, reinforcing a hand-set, poster-like texture in lines of text.
Best suited for display applications where texture and character are desirable: event posters, saloon/circus-themed branding, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and short logotypes. It performs most convincingly at larger sizes where the blunted serifs and inky contours can be appreciated without crowding the counters.
The overall tone reads as theatrical and old-timey, with strong associations to western posters, carnival signage, and nostalgic storefront lettering. Its softened edges and irregularities make it feel approachable and a bit mischievous, more “showbill” than formal book type.
The design appears intended to evoke vintage printed ephemera and hand-set wood/metal type traditions, prioritizing character and atmosphere over neutrality. The condensed build and heavy slabs aim for immediate impact and a period-evocative voice in titles and branding.
The uppercase is especially attention-grabbing, with prominent slab feet and compact interiors, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky construction and tight counters for a consistent color. Numerals follow the same poster style, with rounded forms and heavy weight that hold up well at headline sizes.