Distressed Tema 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, rugged, playful, vintage, rowdy, retro texture, rustic display, attention grabbing, signage feel, slab serif, rounded, worn, roughened, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, chunky proportions and a mostly upright stance. The strokes are broad and sturdy, with rounded, bracket-like serif joins and gently bulging curves that give letters a sculpted, slightly inflated feel. Edges show consistent roughening and small chips, creating a worn print texture without breaking the main silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, while terminals and serifs stay blunt and substantial for strong color on the page.
Well-suited for display work such as posters, event flyers, storefront-style signage, and packaging where a rugged, vintage flavor is desired. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that need a bold, tactile presence, especially when paired with simpler supporting type.
The overall tone reads rustic and old-timey, like handbilled headlines and weathered signage. The distressed texture adds grit and authenticity, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe. It suggests informal confidence—bold, loud, and a bit mischievous.
Designed to deliver high-impact display typography with an aged, printed character. The combination of hefty slab forms and controlled distressing aims to evoke classic, frontier-leaning signage and worn letterpress textures while remaining legible at headline sizes.
In text, the strong weight and textured edges create a lively, slightly noisy surface; it holds up best with generous sizes or spacing. Numerals match the same stout, slabby construction and share the same worn detailing, helping mixed text and figures feel cohesive.