Distressed Obby 11 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, editorial, branding, handmade, worn, casual, quirky, analog, add texture, humanize type, analog feel, casual tone, rough edges, wobbly strokes, dry brush, textured, irregular rhythm.
A lightly drawn, monoline serif with visibly irregular outlines and a dry, textured stroke that suggests rough printing or a quick hand. Letterforms have simple bracketless serifs and slightly uneven verticals, with gentle wobble in curves and occasional flattened terminals. Proportions are fairly compact with open counters and a steady baseline feel, while the distressed edge treatment keeps the texture present even in larger text. Numerals and punctuation follow the same lightly battered, organic construction, maintaining consistent color without becoming heavy.
Works well for display and short-to-medium text where a tactile, crafted voice is desirable—such as posters, book covers, café menus, small-batch packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can also add character to branding systems that aim for a handmade or lightly vintage tone, especially when paired with simple layouts and generous whitespace.
The font conveys an understated handmade authenticity—informal and slightly weathered rather than dramatic. Its imperfect edges and airy weight read as human, approachable, and a bit rustic, like ink that has skipped on textured paper.
Likely designed to emulate lightly worn print or pen-drawn lettering while retaining the familiar structure of a serif text face. The goal appears to be adding texture and personality without sacrificing overall legibility.
Spacing appears comfortable for reading, with enough openness in bowls and apertures to keep the texture from clogging. The distressed effect is subtle but continuous, giving headings and short passages a consistently analog character.