Distressed Yari 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, social ads, handmade, expressive, vintage, casual, brushy, handmade texture, analog warmth, display impact, casual energy, dry brush, rough edge, textured, slanted, bouncy.
A lively, hand-rendered brush style with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms show dry-brush texture and uneven edges, with occasional gaps and tapering terminals that mimic lifted bristles. Proportions are compact and upright elements are narrow, while rounded forms stay open and slightly irregular, creating a natural, variable rhythm across words. Capitals read as bold, gestural marks; lowercase is simpler and more cursive in flow, with a notably small body height relative to the tall ascenders and descenders.
Works well for short to medium-length display text where a handmade, textured voice is desired—posters, event promos, craft or food packaging, and brand marks that want an approachable, analog feel. It is especially effective at larger sizes where the dry-brush detail and stroke tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels informal and human, like quick sign-painting or marker lettering done with a slightly worn tool. The roughened texture adds a rustic, vintage flavor, while the energetic slant and bouncy baseline keep it friendly and spontaneous rather than formal.
Likely designed to capture the look of fast brush lettering with imperfect ink coverage, balancing legibility with a deliberately weathered, tactile finish. The aim appears to be an expressive display face that injects personality and movement into headlines without looking overly polished.
The texture is most apparent in heavier strokes and curved joins, where the fill breaks subtly and edges feather. Spacing appears slightly irregular by design, contributing to an organic cadence that works best when the roughness can remain visible.