Distressed Naba 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, branding, vintage, rugged, hand-printed, industrial, gritty, aged print, handmade feel, rugged display, analog texture, vintage tone, rough edges, inky, worn, blotchy, textured.
A rough-edged serif with sturdy, slightly condensed letterforms and a visibly textured outline that mimics uneven ink coverage. Strokes maintain a consistent, sturdy presence while edges break into small nicks and waviness, creating a worn, printed look rather than clean curves. Serifs are short and blunt, often appearing chipped, and counters stay open despite the distressed perimeter. Spacing is steady and readable in text, with a subtly irregular rhythm driven by the textured contours instead of large changes in structure.
Well-suited to display applications where texture is part of the message, such as posters, album or book covers, packaging, and brand marks that want an aged or handmade feel. It can also work for short editorial headlines or pull quotes when a rugged, analog texture is desired, but the surface noise may be heavy for long-form body text at small sizes.
The font projects a tactile, analog tone—like aged printing, stamped labels, or weathered signage. Its distressed finish adds grit and immediacy, balancing a traditional serif foundation with a deliberately imperfect surface.
The design appears intended to deliver classic serif structure with a built-in, pre-weathered texture, evoking imperfect ink transfer and worn materials. It prioritizes character and tactility while keeping core letter shapes familiar and legible.
The distressing is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive texture without collapsing fine details. Numerals follow the same rugged treatment, and the overall silhouette stays clear enough for short-to-medium passages while still reading as intentionally worn.