Distressed Ihkey 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, editorial, vintage, typewriter, rugged, handmade, nostalgic, aged print, retro utility, tactile texture, readable display, slab serif, blunt serifs, soft corners, ink spread, textured.
A slab-serif roman with a wide stance and sturdy, almost monoline construction, showing modest contrast and generally upright posture. Terminals and serifs are blunt and squarish, with subtly softened corners and slight irregularities that suggest ink spread or worn printing. Curves are broad and open, counters stay generous at text sizes, and the overall rhythm is steady despite small per-glyph deviations that add texture. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly roughened treatment with clear silhouettes.
It works well for headlines, posters, and short-to-medium text where a vintage, tactile tone is desired—especially in packaging, book covers, and editorial layouts that benefit from an aged print feel. The sturdy shapes also suit logos and badges when you want character without sacrificing readability.
The face reads as archival and utilitarian, with a lived-in warmth that recalls stamped lettering, old editorial type, or well-used typewriter impressions. Its textured finish adds a hint of grit and craft, making straightforward messages feel more human and timeworn.
The design appears intended to evoke classic slab-serif readability while introducing distressed, print-worn imperfections for atmosphere. It balances dependable, traditional forms with enough texture to signal authenticity and retro flavor in display and supporting text settings.
Letterforms maintain consistent weight and spacing while allowing minor wobble and edge breakup, which prevents the texture from feeling purely decorative. The slabs are prominent but not overly sharp, helping the roughness feel integrated rather than noisy in continuous text.