Distressed Nasi 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, craft branding, headlines, labels, handmade, rustic, playful, casual, organic, handmade texture, casual voice, tactile character, approachable display, rough-edged, inked, wobbly, textured, rounded.
A hand-drawn, sans-serif letterform with uneven, inked strokes and softly rounded terminals. Edges are rough and slightly blotchy, creating a printed/marker-like texture rather than clean vector outlines. Shapes are simple and open with modest irregularities in curves and joins, and the overall rhythm is lively due to subtle wobble and inconsistent stroke finishing across glyphs. Numerals and lowercase follow the same informal construction, with friendly, rounded bowls and straightforward, legible silhouettes.
Well-suited to packaging, labels, posters, and brand accents where a handmade or rustic tone is desirable. It works especially well for short to medium-length copy, pull quotes, and headings that benefit from visible texture and an informal voice.
The font feels warm and human, with a crafty, imperfect charm that suggests quick hand lettering or rough printmaking. Its texture reads approachable and informal, adding personality without becoming chaotic, and it carries a lightly vintage, workshop-made mood.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-rendered lettering with a lightly worn or ink-pressed surface, balancing friendly legibility with organic irregularity. It aims to add tactile character and an artisanal feel to contemporary layouts without relying on ornate details.
Spacing appears comfortable and the texture remains consistent across the set, helping longer text maintain a coherent color while still showing the distressed edge detail. The roughness is most noticeable on verticals and outer curves, giving the face character at display sizes while staying readable in short paragraphs.