Distressed Iddi 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, vintage, rugged, noir, industrial, printed, aged print, tactile texture, retro display, gritty tone, slab serif, rounded serifs, inked, grunge, weathered.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, compact letterforms and a steady baseline. Strokes show subtle modulation and softened corners, while the slab terminals and bracketed joins give the shapes a sturdy, workmanlike structure. The outlines are intentionally uneven, with roughened edges and blotchy interiors that mimic worn type or imperfect inking. Spacing feels slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a handmade or mechanically distressed print character.
Best suited for display roles where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, book or magazine titling, packaging, labels, and branding that wants a worn print feel. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when you want a vintage, rough-ink voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the distress details read clearly.
The font projects a gritty, vintage tone—suggestive of old posters, stamped labels, and well-used type in utilitarian settings. Its rough texture reads as authentic and tactile, adding a toughened, analog presence that can feel both retro and slightly ominous.
The design appears intended to blend a classic slab-serif foundation with an intentionally degraded surface, recreating the look of aged printing, letterpress wear, or stamped impressions. The goal is to deliver strong readability with a built-in patina that adds character and atmosphere.
Lowercase forms are particularly dense and sturdy, and the numerals carry the same distressed texture for consistent color in mixed settings. The italic slant and heavy slabs create strong word shapes, while the deliberate wear effect becomes more noticeable at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications.