Distressed Vumi 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, social posts, handmade, playful, rough, casual, friendly, hand lettering, tactile texture, informal impact, diy character, brushy, textured, blunt, rounded, inked.
A heavy, brush-drawn display face with irregular, textured contours and subtly uneven stroke widths that mimic loaded ink on paper. Letterforms lean slightly forward and show hand-made variance in width and posture, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, counters are open and generously sized, and the overall silhouette reads as chunky and organic with a lightly jittered edge.
This font works best for short to medium-length copy where texture and personality are desired—posters, product packaging, label systems, social graphics, and casual branding. The sturdy shapes and open counters help it hold up at larger sizes, while the textured edges add visual interest in titles, pull quotes, and signage.
The font conveys an approachable, informal tone with a scrappy, human energy—more DIY and craft-forward than polished. Its roughened outlines and buoyant shapes feel playful and expressive, suggesting spontaneity and hand-lettered authenticity.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of bold hand lettering made with a brush or marker, preserving natural imperfections and ink texture for character. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy over strict uniformity, aiming to add a tactile, crafted feel to display typography.
Uppercase forms are compact and bold, while lowercase letters keep a simple, handwritten construction with single-storey shapes and friendly curves. Numerals share the same inked texture and slightly varied widths, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive when mixed with text.