Distressed Yavu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, menus, branding, vintage, handwritten, casual, lively, retro, handmade feel, nostalgia, display impact, warmth, brushy, looped, slanted, connected, rounded.
A slanted, script-like design with brush-pen modulation and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show gentle thick–thin movement and occasional swelling on curves, giving a fluid, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms lean forward with open counters and looped joins, while capitals feature modest flourishes and simplified swashes that keep the set readable. Overall spacing feels slightly irregular in a natural way, contributing to a lightly worn, printed-by-hand impression without becoming illegible.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where personality matters: posters, labels, packaging, café menus, and brand wordmarks. The textured, handwritten character also suits themed graphics and display text where a vintage, human touch is desired.
The font conveys an approachable, nostalgic tone—like mid-century signage, menu lettering, or a quickly written note made with a confident marker. Its energetic slant and looping forms feel friendly and expressive, with just enough roughness to suggest age and texture rather than polish.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush handwriting with a slightly aged, print-worn feel, balancing expressive script gestures with practical legibility for display use.
Numerals follow the same cursive slant and brushy construction, integrating smoothly with text lines. Uppercase forms are decorative but not overly ornate, helping headings stand out while still pairing well with the more compact, connected lowercase.