Distressed Hoden 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, horror, album art, packaging, gritty, spooky, folkloric, handcrafted, rebellious, weathered, hand-inked, expressive, edgy, organic, brushy, ragged, textured, handmade, grungy.
The letterforms are upright and mostly monolinear, but with irregular, brushy contours that create a distressed silhouette throughout. Strokes show jittery edges, small nicks, and uneven terminals, as if drawn with a dry brush or printed from worn type. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with slightly inconsistent widths and a lively rhythm; counters stay generally open enough for readability while still retaining a rugged texture. Numerals match the same rough, inked texture and simplified construction.
Works well for horror and thriller titles, Halloween or haunted-attraction branding, and packaging or posters that need a distressed, handmade tone. It suits album art, zines, game UI for dark fantasy settings, and editorial pull quotes where texture is desirable. It is best used at display sizes or in short passages so the rough edges remain intentional and legible.
This face conveys a raw, handmade energy with a slightly ominous, storybook edge. The roughness reads as intentional and expressive rather than accidental, suggesting something gritty, occult, or folkloric. Overall it feels informal and characterful, with a touch of mischief.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked lettering that has been roughed up by wear, dry media, or imperfect printing. Its uneven edges and variable shapes prioritize texture and personality over precision, aiming to add atmosphere and a tactile, analog feel to set text or display lines.
The overall texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving cohesive “ink-on-paper” grit. Spacing appears moderately loose in the sample text, helping readability despite the rugged outlines, and the uppercase set has a slightly irregular, hand-drawn cap structure that enhances the organic rhythm.