Distressed Ilri 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Allrounder Grotesk Compressed' by Identity Letters, and 'Project Sans' and 'Project Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, halloween, kids media, playful, spooky, cartoon, handmade, rustic, impact, texture, whimsy, grit, blobby, wobbly, rounded, chunky, inky.
A heavy, rounded display face with irregular, soft-edged contours that mimic blotted ink or rough stamped lettering. Strokes are thick and consistently weighty, with bumpy outer edges and occasional nicks that create a worn, hand-cut feel. Counters are compact and uneven, apertures tend to be small, and curves dominate over sharp corners, giving the glyphs a puffy, organic silhouette. Spacing reads slightly loose and the overall texture is intentionally noisy, producing a lively, imperfect rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited for short display settings where texture and personality are desired: posters, event flyers, game or comic titling, seasonal/Halloween graphics, and bold packaging or label copy. It works well at medium-to-large sizes where the distressed edges and uneven counters remain clear, while long passages or small text may feel dense due to the tight interiors.
The tone is playful and slightly eerie, like a cartoon horror poster or a handmade Halloween sign. Its lumpy forms and distressed texture feel casual, mischievous, and tactile, suggesting craft materials, rubber stamps, or aged printing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handmade, worn print character—prioritizing a bold silhouette and lively, imperfect edges to create an expressive, themed display voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same chunky, rounded construction, with simplified details that favor silhouette over precision. Numerals carry the same blotted character, keeping a cohesive look in short strings and headings.