Distressed Anfa 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social graphics, logos, handmade, energetic, rustic, casual, expressive, handwritten effect, brush texture, casual display, rugged branding, brushy, textured, roughened, dry-brush, slanted.
A slanted, brush-script style with dry, textured strokes that show frequent breaks and rough edges, as if made with a worn marker or brush on toothy paper. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning in structure but consistently angled, with tapered terminals, occasional ink build-up at turns, and simplified joins that keep the rhythm brisk. Caps are tall and narrow with gestural diagonals, while the lowercase stays compact with minimal loops and a restrained, handwritten construction; numerals follow the same quick, brushy logic and irregular stroke finish.
Works best for short, prominent text such as posters, titles, labels, and brand marks where the rough brush texture can be appreciated. It’s also well-suited to casual packaging, café or craft-themed signage, and social media graphics that benefit from an energetic handwritten feel.
The overall tone feels handmade and lively, with a slightly rugged, workshop-like character. Its distressed texture and brisk slant suggest speed and personality rather than polish, giving text a human, informal voice suited to expressive messaging.
Likely designed to emulate fast brush lettering with intentional wear and texture, balancing legibility with expressive movement. The goal appears to be a contemporary, handmade script look that brings grit and personality to display typography.
Texture is a defining feature: counters and stems show intermittent roughness that reads like dry-brush drag, which adds character but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, helping it feel authentic while keeping lines moving forward.