Distressed Pime 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, logos, vintage, rustic, handmade, worn, playful, aged print look, handmade texture, vintage character, rustic tone, rough edges, blotchy, inky, textured, irregular.
A heavy, print-like serif with irregular, eroded contours and a slightly swollen, inky color. Strokes show uneven edges and occasional nicks that mimic worn letterpress or over-inked stamping, creating a lively, imperfect texture. Serifs are present but softened and inconsistent, with subtly flared terminals and rounded corners rather than crisp cuts. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with varied internal counters and a mild, organic rhythm that reads as intentionally distressed rather than strictly constructed.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, title treatments, packaging, labels, and logo marks where the rough texture can read clearly. It can work for short quotes or subheads in editorial or themed layouts, especially when a vintage, printed feel is desired; for smaller sizes, simpler pairings and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels vintage and handmade, evoking old printed ephemera, rustic signage, and analog reproduction. Its roughness adds warmth and personality, giving text a tactile, slightly mischievous character suited to storytelling and themed designs.
The design appears intended to simulate aged printing and imperfect production, combining classic serif letterforms with deliberate edge wear and inky variance. The goal is to deliver instant atmosphere—heritage, grit, and handmade charm—without needing additional texture treatments.
In longer text, the distressed texture becomes a prominent part of the color, so spacing and word shapes carry more of the readability than fine detail. Numerals and capitals maintain the same worn imprint, reinforcing a cohesive, stamped aesthetic across the set.