Distressed Itgul 15 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, vintage, rugged, playful, handmade, western, aged print, handmade feel, poster impact, brand character, slab serif, ink spread, roughened, blotchy, stamp-like.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions, strong vertical stress, and sturdy, squared terminals. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with chipped edges, pitted counters, and patchy fill that mimics worn printing or over-inked letterpress. Stroke endings and serifs feel slightly softened and blunted, while interior shapes show small voids and texture that vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set an uneven, handcrafted rhythm.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, labels, and bold branding where texture is part of the message. It also works well for themed signage, event graphics, and packaging that benefits from a printed, timeworn feel; for long text, larger sizes help preserve clarity as the distressing becomes more prominent.
The texture and chunky slabs convey a nostalgic, workwear-like attitude—confident, informal, and slightly mischievous. It reads like old posters or stamped packaging, with a lively imperfection that adds character and grit without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to evoke an old-print, stamped or letterpress aesthetic by pairing robust slab-serif construction with deliberate wear, ink traps, and rough fill artifacts. The goal is a bold, attention-getting voice that feels human and tactile rather than clean and mechanical.
Uppercase forms are broad and emphatic, while lowercase remains similarly weighty and highly textured, keeping a consistent color across mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same worn-in treatment and hold up well at display sizes, where the distressed details stay legible and contribute to the overall voice.