Distressed Anli 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, handmade, casual, rustic, quirky, lively, handwritten effect, texture emphasis, informal display, human warmth, brushy, textured, inked, organic, sketchy.
A handwritten, brush-pen style with lean, compact proportions and noticeably irregular stroke edges. Strokes taper and swell with a dry-ink texture, producing crisp hairline terminals alongside heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are largely upright with a relaxed baseline rhythm and small, uneven counters that reinforce the hand-drawn look. Spacing is slightly inconsistent in a natural way, and the overall color on the page is light but animated by the textured contrast.
Best suited for short display settings where texture and personality are an asset, such as posters, packaging labels, café menus, social posts, and quote graphics. It can also work for light branding accents when used at larger sizes where the brush detail and irregular edges remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick signage or notes made with a brush marker. Its roughened edges and energetic rhythm add a playful, imperfect charm that feels crafty and human rather than polished or corporate.
Likely drawn to capture the immediacy of brush lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish, emphasizing tactile ink texture and varied pressure. The design appears intended to add warmth and authenticity to display typography without relying on strict calligraphic construction.
Uppercase forms read as simplified, gestural capitals, while the lowercase introduces more cursive tendencies with taller ascenders and occasional looped joins. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with open shapes and expressive strokes that prioritize character over uniformity.