Distressed Ursa 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, quotes, handwritten, casual, rustic, lively, imperfect, handmade feel, organic texture, casual display, signature style, brushy, textured, organic, slanted, expressive.
A slanted, handwritten-style face with a brush-pen feel and lightly textured edges that create a worn, irregular outline. Strokes taper and swell subtly, with rounded joins and occasional blunt terminals that suggest quick, natural pen movement rather than constructed geometry. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with variable character widths and uneven rhythm that enhances the human, drawn quality. Numerals and capitals maintain the same energetic stroke behavior, with small inconsistencies in curve smoothness and stroke endings that read as intentional distressing.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where the brush texture and irregular rhythm can be appreciated—packaging, café menus, event posters, social graphics, pull quotes, and casual branding. It can also suit thematic applications needing a handmade or slightly weathered signature, especially at larger sizes where the distressed edges stay clear.
The overall tone is informal and personal, like quick notes or a hand-lettered label. Its roughened edges and lively slant add a slightly rugged, handcrafted flavor, balancing friendliness with a touch of grit.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with a deliberately imperfect, worn finish, delivering an authentic hand-made look without feeling overly formal or calligraphic.
Lowercase forms lean toward a simplified script sensibility (single-storey shapes and looped descenders), while capitals remain legible and upright enough to work as initial caps. Spacing appears naturally irregular, so the texture becomes more pronounced as lines of text get longer.