Distressed Obje 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, stickers, handmade, rough, casual, playful, grungy, handmade texture, worn print, casual display, diy tone, textured, uneven, organic, brushy, imperfect.
A narrow, upright roman with irregular, hand-rendered contours and visibly rough edges. Strokes show moderate contrast and a brush/marker-like swell, with small wobble in stems, bowls, and joins that creates a lively rhythm. Corners are softened and slightly blunt rather than sharp, and curves look imperfectly rounded, as if printed from a worn plate or drawn with a dry tool. Spacing and sidebearings feel inconsistent by design, contributing to a variable, handcrafted texture across words and lines.
Best suited to display sizes where the textured edges and handmade modulation can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging, and cover titling. It also works well for short brand phrases, labels, and craft-themed graphics where an authentic, imperfect texture is desirable; for long passages, the roughness may become visually busy.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a slightly gritty, distressed finish that reads friendly rather than severe. It suggests DIY craft, zine and poster energy, and a touch of vintage wear, giving text an approachable, imperfect charm.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-lettered, slightly worn printing—combining clear basic letterforms with deliberate irregularity to add personality and tactile presence. It prioritizes a human, crafted feel while remaining readable in typical display settings.
Uppercase forms stay simple and legible, while lowercase adds character through uneven terminals and subtly quirky proportions. Numerals share the same rough, hand-inked texture, keeping a consistent voice in mixed alphanumeric settings.