Distressed Ninol 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, editorial, labels, typewriter, vintage, gritty, utilitarian, typewriter emulation, print texture, retro tone, analog grit, slab serif, monoline, rounded corners, inked, worn edges.
A slab-serif typewriter-style design with sturdy, monoline strokes and compact, workmanlike proportions. Serifs are blocky with rounded corners, and terminals show irregular, slightly blotted edges that mimic worn metal type or uneven inking. Curves are open and broadly drawn, counters stay clear, and spacing feels steady, giving text a consistent, mechanical rhythm despite the deliberate roughness.
Works well for headlines and short-to-medium text where a vintage, typed texture is desirable—posters, book covers, album art, packaging, and label-style graphics. It’s also a strong choice for editorial callouts or brand accents that benefit from an analog, printed-on-paper feel.
The overall tone feels archival and tactile—like text pulled from an old receipt, police report, or paperback novel. The roughened outlines add grit and authenticity, balancing a straightforward, utilitarian voice with a subtly weathered, lived-in character.
Likely intended to recreate the look of classic typewritten or stamped lettering while introducing controlled wear for atmosphere. The design prioritizes legibility and a steady typographic rhythm, using distressed edges to suggest age, handling, and imperfect printing.
Uppercase forms read bold and authoritative in short bursts, while the lowercase maintains a familiar typewriter cadence with distinct, simple shapes. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, matching the alphabet’s industrial, ink-stamped impression.