Distressed Difu 1 is a bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, crafty, hand lettering, diy texture, casual display, expressive tone, brushy, wobbly, textured, rounded, bouncy.
A condensed, hand-drawn display face with brush-like strokes and visibly uneven ink edges. Letterforms are upright with rounded terminals, irregular stroke widths, and subtle wobble that creates a lively rhythm across words. Counters are simple and often slightly off-round, and many glyphs show small interior texture and overlaps that mimic marker or dry-brush fill. Overall spacing feels compact, with narrow proportions and a consistent handwritten construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, book or album covers, and craft-branded materials. The textured, irregular strokes hold up well at larger sizes where the distressed detail can be appreciated, and it works especially well for energetic headings and punchy captions.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a quirky, handmade energy. Its textured strokes and imperfect outlines evoke DIY signage and casual note-taking rather than polished typography, giving copy a personable, approachable tone.
The design appears intended to simulate bold hand lettering made with a marker or brush, preserving natural imperfections and ink texture to add personality. It prioritizes expressive, handmade character over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, craft-forward look.
Capitals are tall and attention-grabbing, while lowercase stays compact and sketchy, reinforcing an illustrative, hand-rendered feel. Numerals share the same brushed texture and rounded shapes, keeping the set cohesive for playful counting, labels, and short callouts.