Distressed Ragim 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'MC Qiluant' by Maulana Creative, 'Lapidaria' by SIAS, 'Cinio' and 'Cinio Text' by TeGeType, and 'Entendre' and 'Entendre Rough' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, apparel, playful, handmade, gritty, retro, friendly, handmade feel, vintage wear, print texture, casual display, rounded, blunt, chalky, textured, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded sans with blunt terminals and subtly irregular contours. Strokes show a consistent rough texture and slight edge wobble, creating a printed/hand-inked feel rather than crisp geometry. Counters are generally open and circular, with simplified forms and a compact, sturdy stance; diagonals and joints appear slightly soft, contributing to an informal rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky construction, with small inconsistencies that read as intentional wear.
It works best for display settings where texture and personality are desirable: posters, packaging, labels, apparel graphics, and brand marks with a handmade or retro sensibility. It can also serve for short, punchy headlines or pull quotes, especially when paired with a cleaner text face for contrast.
The font conveys a friendly, casual tone with a tactile grit, like lettering pulled from a well-used stamp, screen print, or chalky marker. Its softness and irregularity lean approachable and quirky, while the distressed texture adds a vintage, rugged edge.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, friendly sign lettering with deliberate wear—capturing the look of imperfect ink coverage and rough production. It prioritizes character and tactility over sterile precision, aiming for an expressive, craft-forward voice.
The texture is present inside strokes as well as along edges, giving filled areas a mottled look that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. Spacing and letter widths feel naturally uneven, reinforcing the handmade character while keeping overall readability intact in short passages.