Distressed Rolop 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A roughened, display-oriented roman with mostly upright construction and lively, irregular contours. Strokes show uneven ink coverage and worn edges, with small nicks, gaps, and blotches that create a printed/aged texture while keeping letterforms broadly conventional. Proportions are moderately open with round counters and simple terminals; the texture varies from glyph to glyph, giving the set a handmade rhythm. Numerals and capitals carry the same distressed treatment, and the overall silhouette reads clearly at larger sizes where the surface detail can be appreciated.
Best suited to short-form display work such as posters, headlines, title treatments, packaging labels, and branding that benefits from a worn or handcrafted texture. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a cleaner body face, where the distressed surface acts as a tonal accent.
The font conveys a gritty, analog personality—part worn print, part DIY sign or stamped lettering. Its rough texture adds attitude and informality, suggesting something archival, rugged, or intentionally imperfect. The tone feels energetic and slightly mischievous rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver familiar, readable letterforms with an intentionally aged, ink-worn finish. By combining straightforward structure with irregular edge erosion, it aims to add authenticity and tactile character without turning into abstract lettering.
At text sizes the distressed detailing can visually thicken and create speckling, while at larger sizes it resolves into intentional edge wear. Curved letters show the most visible abrasion along the outer strokes, and the texture produces subtle, non-uniform color across lines of copy.