Distressed Lema 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Matt' by Fontfabric and 'Galvani' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, labels, rustic, handmade, vintage, folksy, earthy, distressed print, vintage flavor, handmade tone, rustic branding, rough-edged, printlike, ink-worn, soft-serif, lively.
A rough-edged, printlike serif with broad proportions and gently uneven letterforms. Strokes show subtle wobble and worn contours, with slightly blunted terminals that suggest ink spread or distressed stamping rather than crisp vector geometry. Serifs are short and sturdy, corners are irregular, and counters stay fairly open, helping the face remain readable despite the textured outline. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Well-suited for display use such as posters, titles, and packaging where a tactile, analog feel is desirable. It can also work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when you want a vintage, handcrafted voice, though the distressed edges may be less suitable for very small sizes or long-form reading.
The overall tone feels handmade and timeworn, evoking vintage ephemera, rustic packaging, and analog printing. Its imperfections read as intentional and approachable, adding character without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect ink on paper—like letterpress, rubber stamp, or aged print—combining sturdy serif structure with deliberately roughened outlines for personality and authenticity.
Capitals have a strong, poster-friendly presence, while the lowercase maintains a friendly, workmanlike texture. Numerals share the same worn edges and sturdy stance, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed text.