Distressed Munu 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, film titles, brand marks, packaging, vintage, handmade, rugged, noir, pulp, aged print, tactile texture, vintage tone, compact display, atmospheric titles, roughened, worn, textured, condensed, angular.
A condensed, slightly right-leaning serif style with visibly rough, ink-worn edges and uneven stroke terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, angular strokes and squared curves, with small wedge-like serifs and occasional blunt spurs that give a stamped or letterpress impression. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with subtle irregularities in stroke thickness and outline that create a lively, imperfect rhythm. Numerals and capitals read strongly at display sizes, while the tight proportions keep lines compact.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its distressed texture can read clearly—such as posters, book covers, title treatments, packaging, and branding that wants a worn, printed feel. It can also work for thematic pull quotes or signage when set with comfortable tracking to prevent the condensed shapes from feeling cramped.
The overall tone feels vintage and utilitarian, like distressed print pulled from old packaging, posters, or typewritten ephemera. Its rough texture and condensed stance suggest grit, urgency, and a slightly ominous, noir-leaning atmosphere without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to evoke aged printing and imperfect ink coverage while preserving a structured, readable serif skeleton. By combining condensed proportions, a modest slant, and controlled distressing, it targets expressive display typography that feels authentic and timeworn rather than purely decorative.
Curves tend to be squared-off rather than round, and interior counters stay relatively open despite the distressed edge treatment. The italic slant and narrow set combine to create forward motion, while the consistent roughness keeps the voice handmade and tactile.