Distressed Naba 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, editorial, vintage, gritty, typewritten, western, hand-inked, aged print, analog texture, vintage voice, rugged readability, rough edge, ink bleed, worn print, blunted serif, organic.
A rough, serifed text face with blunt, bracketed serifs and noticeably irregular outlines that mimic worn letterpress or uneven inking. Strokes stay relatively even in thickness, but edges wobble and terminals look slightly chipped, creating a textured rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while the lowercase shows a traditional book-ish structure with a single-storey “g,” a small ear on “g,” and a straight, sturdy “t.” The numerals are similarly rugged, with soft corners and slightly uneven curves that keep the overall texture consistent.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a vintage or rugged print feel is desired—such as posters, book covers, menus, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can work in longer text when the goal is characterful texture, especially in print-inspired layouts.
The font conveys an analog, timeworn tone—like printed ephemera, old labels, or a well-used typewriter ribbon. Its distressed surface adds grit and personality without becoming chaotic, balancing readability with a convincingly imperfect imprint.
Likely designed to recreate the look of aged printing and imperfect ink transfer while keeping classic serif proportions for clear reading. The goal appears to be a dependable text structure with an intentionally roughened surface that adds atmosphere and authenticity.
Texture is distributed fairly evenly across glyphs, so longer passages maintain a steady, speckled color rather than isolated “noisy” characters. Spacing appears comfortable for text, and the distressed edges become more apparent at larger sizes where the irregular contour can serve as a stylistic feature.