Distressed Teke 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Moderna Sans' by Latinotype, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, gritty, industrial, hand-printed, utilitarian, rugged, add texture, create grit, evoke printwear, increase impact, save space, rough edges, ink-worn, condensed, blocky, stenciled feel.
A condensed, all-purpose sans with heavy strokes and compact proportions, rendered with subtly irregular contours. Terminals and curves show roughened, worn-looking edges, as if from ink spread, letterpress texture, or abrasion, while counters stay mostly open for clarity. Geometry leans toward squared curves and straightforward construction, with a steady baseline and consistent cap height; the overall rhythm feels tight and efficient, especially in the uppercase and numerals.
Best suited for short to medium-length display typography where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when a rugged, tactile accent is desired.
The texture adds a tough, workmanlike tone that reads as practical and lived-in rather than polished. It evokes utilitarian signage and stamped or printed ephemera—direct, assertive, and slightly gritty.
The design appears intended to deliver strong legibility in a condensed footprint while adding a controlled distressed texture for atmosphere. It balances a pragmatic, no-nonsense skeleton with surface wear to create impact without sacrificing readability.
The distress is moderate and fairly even across glyphs, giving character without collapsing interior shapes. Numerals are sturdy and legible, and the overall set maintains a cohesive, hand-pressed impression across both display-sized glyph charts and paragraph-style sample text.