Distressed Lehu 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, raw, vintage, gritty, handmade, dramatic, vintage print, added texture, aged effect, dramatic voice, rough edges, ink spread, print texture, serifed, uneven baseline.
A rugged serif face with deliberately irregular outlines and a stamped/inked texture. Strokes are sturdy with moderate contrast, and terminals often end in blunt, slab-like serifs that look slightly chipped or swollen, as if from rough printing or worn type. Counters are generally open but not perfectly smooth, and many curves show subtle waviness that creates an uneven rhythm across words. Spacing reads fairly steady, while individual glyph widths vary enough to keep the texture lively in running text.
Best suited to display applications where texture is an asset: posters, titles, book covers, album art, packaging, and brand marks that want an aged or tactile print impression. It can work for short blocks of text when a gritty, characterful voice is desired, but the distressed edges will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is gritty and analog, suggesting age, wear, and a hands-on production feel. It carries a slightly ominous, storybook-dark character—more pulp and poster than polished editorial—while staying clear enough to read at display sizes.
The design appears intended to emulate worn letterpress or stamped lettering, prioritizing atmosphere and material texture over pristine geometry. Its consistent distress and sturdy serif structure aim to deliver a vintage, dramatic voice that remains legible while feeling imperfect and human.
Uppercase forms feel bold and poster-ready, while lowercase retains the same roughened imprint, giving paragraphs a consistent, tactile color. Numerals share the same distressed edges, helping mixed alphanumeric settings maintain a unified, weathered look.