Distressed Jezo 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, album art, grunge, handmade, retro, rugged, casual, analog texture, diy character, vintage utility, imperfect print, blunt, rounded, inky, uneven, soft-cornered.
A blunt, rounded sans with visibly uneven outlines and subtly wobbly stroke edges, as if stamped or printed from a worn plate. Counters are generally open and geometric, with squarish curves and softened corners that keep forms readable while preserving a rough texture. Strokes stay fairly consistent in thickness, but the perimeter irregularities create a lively, organic rhythm across words and lines. Uppercase and lowercase share a simple, sturdy construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and compact, blocky numerals.
This font works best for display typography where texture is part of the message: posters, product labels, stickers, event promos, and album or zine-style graphics. It can also add character to short UI or social graphics, but the rough contours may feel busy at very small sizes or in long-form reading.
The overall tone feels rough-and-ready and tactile—like DIY labeling, indie packaging, or vintage utility signage that’s been handled and reprinted. Its imperfections read as intentional, giving text an approachable, crafty character with a hint of grit.
The design appears intended to capture the look of imperfect analog reproduction—ink spread, worn edges, and hand-finished shapes—while keeping letterforms simple enough to remain legible. It aims for a balance of sturdy geometry and intentional roughness to convey a handmade, vintage-utility feel.
The texture is primarily in the edges rather than heavy internal distress, so the face keeps solid silhouettes at display sizes while still signaling wear. Spacing appears straightforward and the wide, squared curves make the font feel stable and grounded in short headlines.