Distressed Idno 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merch, retro, grunge, playful, handmade, rugged, vintage print, tactile texture, informal impact, handmade feel, rough, textured, chunky, inked, imperfect.
A chunky, all-caps-and-lowercase sans with rounded geometry and noticeably irregular, worn contours. Strokes are heavy with softly blunted terminals, and the outlines show a consistent distressed texture that breaks up edges and creates pitted interior counter shapes. Proportions lean broad, with generous set width and compact joins that keep letters feeling sturdy despite the roughened surface. The texture reads like uneven inking or dry print, giving each glyph a slightly different rhythm while staying stylistically cohesive across letters and numerals.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, album or event graphics, packaging, labels, and merchandise where the rough texture can read clearly. It works well for short headlines, badges, and punchy callouts, especially in designs aiming for a vintage or handmade print feel.
The overall tone is gritty and nostalgic, with a friendly, handmade energy rather than an aggressive one. Its worn texture evokes vintage printing, packaging stamps, or well-used signage, lending an informal, tactile character. The rounded forms keep the mood approachable even as the distressing adds edge and attitude.
The design appears intended to combine a bold, rounded sans foundation with a deliberately worn overlay to simulate aged ink or rough printing. It prioritizes personality and tactile texture over clean precision, aiming for immediate impact in display typography.
The distressed pattern remains visible at display sizes and can begin to fill in at smaller sizes due to the heavy weight and textured counters. Numerals share the same chunky, softened construction, supporting consistent headline and poster use.