Distressed Nukiv 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, vintage, rugged, western, industrial, hand-inked, distressed print, vintage poster, rugged branding, stamp effect, slab serif, blunt, inked, weathered, stamp-like.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions, blunt terminals, and a slightly uneven, inked silhouette. Strokes are sturdy and mostly low-contrast, but edges show consistent roughening and small nicks that suggest worn printing or distressed stamping. Counters are relatively tight, joins are chunky, and curves are broad with flattened spots that add a carved, blocky rhythm. The texture is integrated across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive, deliberately imperfect finish.
Best suited for display work where texture is part of the message: posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and packaging. It also fits signage and themed graphics that want a stamped or aged print feel; for long passages, the heavy texture and dense color are likely more effective in short bursts or pull quotes.
The overall tone feels vintage and hard-wearing, like lettering pulled from old posters, crates, or stamped labels. Its rough texture and chunky slabs convey toughness and practicality, with a hint of frontier and workshop character.
The design appears intended to merge a sturdy slab-serif structure with an intentionally worn surface, creating a familiar, old-print voice without sacrificing legibility. It aims to deliver a ready-made distressed look that feels printed, handled, and slightly degraded.
In the sample text, the distressed edges remain clear at larger sizes and create a darker, more tactile color on the page. The irregularity is controlled rather than chaotic, keeping letterforms recognizable while adding grit; spacing reads fairly tight, reinforcing a dense, poster-like presence.