Distressed Idno 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, merch, kids branding, playful, handmade, retro, casual, grungy, add texture, handmade feel, retro charm, casual display, chunky, rounded, textured, wobbly, organic.
A chunky, rounded sans with an intentionally uneven, hand-rendered build. Strokes are thick and slightly wobbly, with soft terminals and bulbous curves that keep counters open and friendly. The texture shows through as irregular edges and mottled interiors, like dry marker, stamped ink, or rough print, producing a consistent distressed pattern across letters and numerals. Proportions feel informal and slightly variable from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade rhythm while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where texture and personality are desirable: posters, product packaging, labels, stickers, apparel/merch graphics, and casual brand marks. It can also work for headlines and pull quotes in editorial layouts when paired with a clean text face for body copy.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a nostalgic craft/print-shop character. Its roughened texture adds a low-fi, tactile energy that reads as imperfect in a deliberate, charming way rather than aggressive or chaotic.
The design appears intended to simulate hand-inked lettering with a deliberately worn print texture, delivering a friendly display sans that feels tactile and informal. The goal is clear, high-impact shapes with built-in grit for quick, characterful typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simple, while lowercase keeps a single-storey feel in key shapes and maintains rounded construction for a cohesive, friendly voice. Numerals match the same softened geometry and textured fill, making the set feel unified in display settings.