Distressed Gone 10 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Cyclone' by Hoefler & Co. and 'Daily Tabloid JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, western, vintage, rugged, poster-like, industrial, space-saving, impactful, vintage texture, signage voice, rugged display, condensed, stencil-like, weathered, roughened, inked.
A tall, condensed display face with heavy verticals and compact counters, built on simple, sturdy letterforms. Terminals are mostly flat and squared, with occasional notch-like cuts and small interior bite marks that create a worn, printed texture. The overall construction reads as slabby and structural, with a mostly uniform stroke feel and slightly inconsistent edge cleanup that adds grit. Curves are tight and economical, and spacing is generally narrow, producing a dense, columnar rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, packaging, and label systems where a gritty, vintage tone is desirable. The condensed proportions help fit long titles into tight widths, while the built-in wear adds character on large-scale applications.
The texture and condensed heft combine to suggest a tough, utilitarian voice—part vintage print, part weathered signage. It feels emphatic and no-nonsense, with a hint of old-time display character that can lean rustic or industrial depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-saving display voice with a deliberately aged print texture. It emphasizes strong vertical structure and straightforward shapes, using controlled distress to evoke worn ink, stamped lettering, or weathered signage without sacrificing legibility at typical display sizes.
The distressing appears as small specks, scuffs, and occasional cut-ins along stems and bowls rather than large torn outlines, helping the letters stay readable while still looking aged. Uppercase forms are especially assertive and uniform in silhouette, while lowercase maintains the same compact, stout personality.