Distressed Keza 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galactic' by BA Graphics, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'FTY Garishing Worse' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, vintage, rugged, playful, poster impact, vintage texture, stamped feel, rustic character, slab-serif, blunt, chunky, inked, stamped.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and assertive, with squared-off serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the shapes from feeling overly rigid. The outlines show deliberate irregularities—worn edges, slight nicks, and uneven ink-like buildup—creating a printed, stamped impression. Counters are relatively tight and simple, and the overall rhythm is steady while still allowing small per-glyph variations that enhance the distressed texture.
Best suited for display sizes where the distressed edge detail can be appreciated—posters, headlines, branding marks, storefront-style signage, and package labels. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) when a bold, vintage-stamped voice is desired.
The font projects a bold, old-time character with a roughened, tactile feel—suggesting posters, labels, and signage that have been handled, reprinted, or weathered. Its tone mixes frontier-style toughness with a friendly, approachable cartooniness, making it feel energetic rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke classic slab-serif poster lettering while adding a worn, inked texture for immediate atmosphere. It prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming for a printed, timeworn look that still holds together in bold, legible shapes.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and blocky, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky construction and simplified detailing. Numerals match the overall mass and distress, maintaining consistent color and presence in mixed settings.