Distressed Nari 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, upright sans with uneven, distressed contours and a visibly imperfect fill. Strokes are mostly monolinear, but the edges break up into nicks, soft bites, and occasional bulges that mimic worn printing or heavy ink on textured paper. Counters stay fairly open and simple, with straightforward geometric construction beneath the distress; spacing is moderately tight and the overall rhythm reads compact and punchy. Numerals and capitals maintain consistent proportions, while the distressed texture varies slightly from glyph to glyph, enhancing the handmade, printed feel.
Well-suited to display use where texture is an asset: posters, cover art, product packaging, stamped-style branding, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a rugged, printed character is desired, especially when paired with a clean text face for contrast.
The texture and rough edges lend a utilitarian, hard-wearing tone—evoking old labels, workshop signage, or printed ephemera that’s been handled and reprinted over time. It feels assertive and casual rather than refined, adding grit and energy to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, condensed sans structure while injecting a worn, inked surface for character. Its consistent skeleton supports legibility, while the distressed treatment provides a thematic, tactile impact for display typography.
At larger sizes the distressed perimeter becomes a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the edge breakup can visually darken joins and reduce crispness in dense text. The narrow build helps headings stay compact, and the irregular texture creates a lively, imperfect color across lines.