Distressed Irlut 5 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, title cards, book covers, film props, game ui, typewritten, gritty, analog, weathered, noir, typewriter emulation, aged print, atmosphere, prop realism, texture, roughened, inky, textured, blotted, uneven.
A serifed, typewriter-like design with consistent character widths and a steady, mechanical rhythm. Strokes show noticeable irregularities—worn edges, slight waviness, and occasional ink-like blots—creating a textured silhouette rather than crisp contours. Serifs are small and bracketed, with subtly flared terminals and imperfect joins that mimic uneven printing. Counters stay fairly open and legible, while the overall impression remains orderly despite the intentionally distressed outlines.
Well-suited for display and short-to-medium text where a typewritten, aged-print aesthetic is desired—such as posters, title cards, packaging, editorial pull quotes, book or album covers, and prop-style documents for film, theater, or games. It can also work for UI labels or menus when an intentional retro/documentary texture is part of the visual system.
The font conveys an analog, archival tone—like an old report, case file, or letter produced on a well-used machine. Its worn texture adds tension and atmosphere, suggesting age, secrecy, or documentary realism rather than polished modernity.
Likely intended to emulate monospaced typewritten copy that has been degraded through heavy use, imperfect inking, or reproduction. The design balances straightforward readability with controlled roughness to deliver a believable printed artifact feel.
In running text, the repeated width and regular spacing reinforce a utilitarian cadence, while the distress pattern varies enough to keep the page from feeling sterile. The numerals share the same printed-wear character, and punctuation maintains the same inked, slightly degraded presence.