Distressed Meto 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, album art, handmade, rustic, casual, playful, grunge, handcrafted feel, worn print, casual display, organic texture, brushy, textured, organic, roughened, condensed.
A condensed, hand-drawn letterform with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven edges. Stems tend to be tall and narrow with slightly tapered terminals, and the stroke texture suggests dry-brush or worn ink transfer. Curves are simplified and a bit angular in places, giving counters an irregular, organic shape. Spacing feels deliberately loose and inconsistent in small ways, reinforcing a natural, non-mechanical rhythm across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for short display settings where texture and personality are desirable—posters, titles, packaging callouts, labels, and brand marks that want a handmade edge. It can also work for short bursts of copy (taglines, pull quotes) when set with generous leading and moderate tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a scruffy, lived-in texture that reads as handcrafted rather than engineered. It carries a playful, slightly gritty energy that can feel outdoorsy, indie, or vintage-influenced depending on color and context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a worn printing texture, delivering a compact display voice that feels authentic and tactile rather than polished.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase adds more personality through varied bowl shapes and occasional quirky joins. Numerals keep the same narrow proportions and textured stroke, staying readable while maintaining the rough print character.