Distressed Yari 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social, handmade, expressive, rustic, casual, artsy, hand lettering, tactile texture, casual display, expressive tone, brushy, textured, gestural, organic, informal.
A lively brush-script display face with slanted, handwritten construction and visibly textured strokes. Letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals, with occasional dry-brush breakup along edges that creates a printed/inked grain. The drawing is compact in width with irregular rhythm and slightly variable proportions, contributing to a spontaneous, hand-rendered feel. Counters are generally open, and joins and curves are fluid rather than geometric, with a mix of rounded and sharpened ends that keeps the texture active across words.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where its brush texture and irregular rhythm can be appreciated—such as posters, event graphics, product packaging, labels, and brand marks with a handmade sensibility. It also works well for social graphics, pull quotes, and editorial features when paired with a calmer text face for contrast.
The font conveys an energetic, human tone—like quick lettering done with a marker or brush on paper. Its roughened stroke texture adds a rugged, crafty character that can feel vintage, outdoorsy, or indie depending on context. Overall it reads as personal and expressive rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture fast, natural brush lettering with a deliberately imperfect print texture, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. Its compact proportions and pronounced stroke contrast help it hold presence in headlines while the distressed edges add a tactile, crafted finish.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent brush texture while differing in complexity: capitals tend to be simpler and bolder silhouettes, while lowercase forms add more cursive movement and variation. Numerals match the same inked texture and slant, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. The distressed edges are most noticeable in heavier strokes and around tight curves, where the dry-brush effect introduces subtle speckling and unevenness.