Distressed Tobi 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, stickers, handmade, gritty, playful, rustic, casual, handmade feel, aged print, texture emphasis, casual display, rough, textured, brushy, inked, imperfect.
A compact, hand-rendered display face with chunky, weighty strokes and visibly irregular contours. Edges are rough and slightly ragged, with speckled/eroded interiors that suggest worn ink or distressed printing. Curves and terminals wobble subtly, and counters vary in size and smoothness, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase maintain clear, simple structures while retaining a brushed, organic stroke feel; numerals match the same textured, uneven finish.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy such as posters, product packaging, labels, café or market signage, and social graphics where a tactile, hand-made look is desired. It performs particularly well at larger sizes, where the distressed details and brushy contours can read clearly.
The font conveys a DIY, handmade energy with a gritty, tactile presence. Its distressed texture reads as vintage and craft-oriented, while the rounded, friendly shapes keep the tone approachable and slightly quirky rather than severe.
Designed to emulate bold hand lettering or brush-ink marks with a deliberately worn print finish. The intention appears to be adding personality and texture to headlines, creating an informal, crafted aesthetic that stands out from cleaner sans and serif options.
Spacing and widths feel uneven in an intentional, analog way, reinforcing the hand-inked character. The texture is strong enough to become a defining feature, especially in larger settings where the erosion and roughness are most visible.