Distressed Tehu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flaco' by Letter Edit, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'June Pro' by Schriftlabor, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, editorial pull-quotes, handmade, weathered, casual, vintage, lively, handmade look, aged texture, analog print, casual emphasis, rough edges, dry brush, organic, textured, inky.
A slanted, hand-rendered text face with uneven, brushy strokes and noticeably ragged contours. Letterforms are built from simple, broad shapes with low internal modulation, but the stroke edges wobble and break in places, creating an ink-on-paper texture. Rounds are slightly irregular, terminals often look blunted or dry, and spacing has a natural inconsistency that adds movement to lines of text. Overall proportions feel straightforward and readable, with open counters and a pragmatic, handwritten construction rather than calligraphic refinement.
Best suited to display settings where the rough texture can be appreciated: posters, packaging labels, cover design, and prominent headlines. It can also work for short, punchy editorial callouts or branding accents when a handmade, slightly worn impression is desired, but the distressed edges may feel busy at very small sizes.
The font conveys an informal, human tone—like quick marker notes or a rough printed label—tempered by a slightly worn, analog feel. Its texture suggests age, friction, or imperfect reproduction, giving it a friendly, lived-in character rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-drawn lettering with imperfect ink coverage—capturing the character of a brush or marker under uneven pressure and reproduction. It aims to provide an expressive, tactile alternative to clean italics while staying broadly legible.
In longer samples the texture becomes a defining feature: stroke edges create a soft “chatter” along the baseline and outer silhouettes, adding visual noise that reads as authentic and tactile. The slant and variable character widths contribute to a conversational rhythm, while the consistent simplicity of forms keeps it approachable for short passages.