Distressed Anse 5 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, title cards, halloween, packaging, gothic, whimsical, antique, eerie, storybook, atmosphere, antique effect, dramatic titles, handmade feel, occult flair, spiky serifs, roughened, inked, calligraphic, display.
A high-contrast serif with needle-like hairlines and narrow, tapering stems, rendered with intentionally irregular, scratchy edges. Serifs read as sharp points or small wedges, and many terminals finish in subtle hooks, curls, or teardrop-like ends. Curves are delicate and open, while verticals can look slightly splintered or ink-worn, creating a textured, hand-printed rhythm across words. Overall proportions feel moderately tall with airy counters and a light, brittle silhouette that favors display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where its delicate contrast and distressed detailing can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, themed packaging, and seasonal or gothic branding. It can work for pull quotes or short display text, but the fine hairlines and rough texture are likely to lose clarity at small sizes or in low-resolution reproduction.
The tone is darkly romantic and theatrical, mixing antique bookishness with a slightly uncanny, magical feel. Its roughened finish adds a sense of age, folklore, and handmade character, while the fine hairlines keep it elegant rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to evoke an aged, stylized serif with a worn-print patina and a hint of calligraphic ornament. Its combination of sharp serifs, airy curves, and distressed outlines suggests a decorative display face built for mood and atmosphere over neutral readability.
The texture is most noticeable on straight strokes and joins, where the outlines appear nicked or distressed, as if from worn type or dry ink. Numerals and capitals keep the same spiky, ornamental language, helping headings feel cohesive even with mixed-case text.