Distressed Ingov 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'MC Fuildon' by Maulana Creative, 'Reyhan' by Plantype, 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, t-shirts, grunge, handmade, rugged, playful, raw, analog texture, imperfect print, diy look, casual impact, rough, inked, wobbly, blobby, organic.
A heavy, inked display face with rounded forms and uneven, distressed edges that mimic rough stamping or a worn marker. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, but their contours wobble subtly, with occasional blobs, dents, and slight narrowing where the “ink” appears to break or drag. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction stays legible while embracing irregular widths and soft, blunted terminals.
Best suited to short, bold statements where the distressed texture can read clearly—posters, headlines, event promotions, album/cover art, and packaging with a handcrafted aesthetic. It can also work for apparel graphics and branding that wants an informal, rough-printed vibe rather than a polished corporate tone.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade attitude—casual and a bit mischievous—like DIY signage or a photocopied flyer. Its rough perimeter texture adds urgency and an analog feel, balancing friendliness from the rounded shapes with a worn, street-level toughness.
The design appears intended to emulate imperfect analog reproduction—like ink pushed through a stamp, letterpress wear, or a marker drawn and then photocopied—while keeping straightforward letterforms for quick recognition. It prioritizes texture and personality over precision, making the distressed edge behavior the primary voice of the type.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive “printed imperfectly” look. Spacing reads fairly open in the sample text, and the jagged edge treatment becomes a defining feature at larger sizes, while smaller sizes will emphasize the dark mass and overall silhouette more than the fine distressing.