Distressed Obje 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, album art, headlines, branding, gritty, handmade, rustic, raw, playful, handmade texture, weathered print, casual display, analog feel, roughened, dry-brush, inked, jagged, imperfect.
A narrow, upright sans with a hand-rendered construction and heavily roughened contours. Strokes show medium contrast with frequent swelling and thinning, as if made with a dry brush or worn marker, producing frayed terminals, uneven edges, and occasional interior nicks. Curves are slightly wobbly and organic, while straights remain mostly vertical, giving the design a steady baseline rhythm despite its texture. Capitals are compact and sturdy; lowercase forms are simple and open, with single-storey shapes and minimal detailing that keeps the texture from overwhelming the letterforms. Numerals follow the same irregular, inked-in feel with slightly varied widths and lively silhouettes.
Works best in short-to-medium display settings where the rough texture can read clearly—posters, headlines, apparel graphics, craft or outdoor-themed packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a handmade edge. It can also add character to pull quotes and titles when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, suggesting DIY craft, rough printing, or weathered signage. Its imperfect edges and lively stroke behavior add an informal, human presence that can feel rustic, mischievous, and slightly gritty rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver an authentic, imperfect print/brush impression—capturing the look of worn ink and hand-lettered forms while keeping straightforward, legible structures for impactful display typography.
Texture is consistent across the set, but each glyph carries small idiosyncrasies, creating a natural, analog rhythm in words. The narrow proportions and open counters help maintain readability at display sizes while preserving the distressed character.