Distressed Unhi 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, brand marks, grunge, handmade, retro, quirky, casual, handmade feel, aged print, expressive display, informal tone, rough, textured, brushed, jagged, organic.
A slanted, hand-drawn display face with brush-like strokes and pronounced texture throughout. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with slightly irregular widths, uneven stroke terminals, and visibly worn edges that create a rough printed/inked feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast and occasional swelling, while counters and bowls stay fairly open for a distressed style. The overall rhythm is energetic and informal, with consistent roughness across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, event promos, and cover art where the distressed texture can read clearly. It also works well for packaging, café/menu accents, and brand marks that want a handmade, vintage-leaning presence. For longer paragraphs, it’s more effective as an accent font than as body text.
The font communicates a gritty, handmade tone—playful but a bit rugged—suggesting analog craft, DIY signage, and weathered print. Its slant and rough texture add motion and personality, giving text a casual, spirited voice rather than a polished one.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering and imperfect ink transfer, pairing an expressive slant with consistent distressing to create an authentic, analog look. It prioritizes personality and texture over strict geometric precision, aiming for a bold, human feel in display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same textured construction, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. Numerals match the brushy, distressed treatment and keep a simple, legible structure. The texture is strong enough that small sizes may lose crispness, while larger sizes emphasize the intended worn character.