Distressed Ihdit 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed serif with a rough, broken outline that mimics worn metal type or distressed letterpress printing. Strokes are mostly sturdy with moderate contrast, and terminals often flare into bracket-like feet and blunt serifs that look softened by ink spread. The edges are consistently ragged, with small bites and bulges along stems and bowls, creating an irregular silhouette while keeping the underlying structure legible. Overall spacing feels compact, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable build with simple forms and modest ascenders/descenders.
Well-suited for display settings such as posters, event promotions, and book or album covers where a vintage, weathered voice is desirable. It can also support branding and packaging for products aiming for heritage, craft, or rustic cues. For extended passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity while keeping the texture intentional.
The font conveys a timeworn, tactile tone—suggesting aged paper, imperfect inking, and utilitarian printing. Its rough texture adds grit and drama, leaning toward historical, mystery, or rustic narratives rather than clean modern polish.
The design appears intended to capture the look of aged, imperfect printing—combining a traditional serif skeleton with a deliberately worn surface. It prioritizes atmosphere and materiality while retaining enough structure for readable display typography.
The distressing appears systematic across the set, producing a cohesive texture rather than random damage. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled, ink-worn character, helping headlines and mixed-case settings feel unified. In longer text, the texture becomes a prominent visual layer, so it reads best when the distressed effect is part of the message.