Distressed Yave 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, vintage, handmade, casual, playful, rustic, handwritten feel, vintage texture, casual display, human warmth, brushy, textured, rounded, looping, lively.
A connected script with a rightward slant and softly rounded forms, drawn with a brush-like stroke that stays fairly even in thickness. Letterforms show generous loops, teardrop terminals, and occasional flourished entry/exit strokes, with open counters and a bouncy baseline rhythm. The outlines carry subtle roughness and edge texture, giving the marks a printed-from-ink or worn-brush feel rather than a polished vector finish. Capitals are more elaborate and swashy, while lowercase remains compact and quick, keeping word shapes fluid and continuous.
Well suited to branding and packaging that benefits from a handcrafted, vintage-leaning script voice, as well as posters, menus, and signage where personality matters more than strict formality. It reads best at display sizes, where the texture and loops can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a nostalgic, handcrafted character. The textured stroke and loose joins suggest something made by hand—friendly, slightly rugged, and intentionally imperfect—bringing a warm, retro sign-painter energy to headlines and short phrases.
Likely designed to emulate an inked, brush-written cursive with a lightly worn texture, balancing legibility with expressive swashes. The goal appears to be an approachable display script that feels authentic and imperfect, as if stamped or written quickly by hand.
Spacing appears tuned for cursive connectivity, with many letters naturally linking and some variation in join behavior that enhances the handmade impression. Numerals follow the same cursive logic and texture, blending comfortably with text for casual display use.