Distressed Obby 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, craft branding, book covers, greeting cards, handmade, casual, quirky, rustic, friendly, handwritten feel, human warmth, casual display, rustic texture, rough, wobbly, organic, monoline, textured.
A casual, handwritten italic with monoline strokes and subtly uneven, roughened outlines. The letterforms show gentle wobble in stems and curves, with rounded terminals and lightly irregular joins that suggest pen or marker pressure rather than geometric construction. Proportions are mixed and naturally variable, with open counters and simple, legible shapes; the numerals and caps follow the same loose, hand-drawn rhythm without tight alignment or strict symmetry.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handmade tone is desired, such as packaging, café menus, craft branding, greeting cards, and posters. It can also work for book covers or pull quotes when you want an informal, slightly distressed handwritten feel without sacrificing basic readability.
The overall tone feels approachable and personal, with a slightly scrappy, lived-in character. Its irregularity reads as authentic and human, lending a playful, informal voice that can skew rustic or crafty depending on context.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, natural handwriting with a lightly distressed edge, prioritizing warmth and authenticity over precision. It aims to provide a ready-made human touch for themed and display-driven typography.
Texture is present as mild edge roughness rather than heavy erosion, so the face retains clarity while still conveying a distressed, handmade finish. Spacing appears relaxed and the baseline behavior is gently inconsistent, reinforcing the sketchbook-like, informal personality.