Distressed Ofda 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, social media, handwritten, expressive, casual, energetic, retro, handwritten realism, casual display, human texture, compact impact, brushy, textured, condensed, slanted, bouncy.
A condensed, right-slanted handwritten face with a brush-pen feel and visibly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms are built from quick, tapered strokes with moderate thick–thin modulation and occasional swelling at turns, creating a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and open, terminals are mostly soft and rounded, and curves show subtle wobble that reads as hand-made rather than geometric. The overall color is dark and punchy, with small inconsistencies in width and finishing that add texture without obscuring the forms.
Works best for short to medium text where personality matters: posters, promotional headlines, packaging callouts, logo wordmarks, and social graphics. It can also suit editorial pull quotes or section headers when a casual, hand-rendered accent is desired, but the narrow proportions and texture suggest avoiding very small sizes for extended reading.
The font projects an informal, energetic tone—like fast marker lettering used for notes, posters, and headlines. Its condensed slant and roughened stroke edges give it a spirited, slightly gritty character that can feel vintage or DIY depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush or marker handwriting in a condensed, italicized style, balancing legibility with a deliberately imperfect finish. Its textured edges and variable stroke behavior aim to add human warmth and a tactile, printed-by-hand impression.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, narrow vertical stance, helping the type stay compact while still feeling fluid. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, brisk shapes and slight edge texture that keeps them visually aligned with the letters.