Distressed Rakez 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra; 'Amberly' by DearType; '210 Gulim' by Design210, Korean Fonts; 'Aspira' by Durotype; 'HS Gold' by Hiba Studio; and 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, event promo, playful, handmade, rustic, casual, quirky, handcrafted feel, print texture, casual display, tactile tone, brushy, blotchy, inked, textured, organic.
A heavy, hand-drawn sans with rounded terminals and irregular, ink-pressed contours. Strokes show noticeable texture and blotting, with small voids and speckling inside the letterforms that suggest worn printing or a saturated marker on rough paper. Proportions are compact with a steady x-height, while widths and stroke edges vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven, human rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall silhouette reads chunky and soft rather than sharp or geometric.
Best suited to display sizes where the texture can be appreciated—posters, product packaging, labels, and event promotions. It also works well for short blurbs, social graphics, and signage that benefit from a casual, handcrafted presence.
The font conveys a friendly, homemade attitude with a slightly gritty, analog edge. Its textured fill and wobbly outlines feel informal and approachable, bringing a crafty, lived-in tone rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to emulate bold hand lettering reproduced through imperfect printing—capturing ink spread, wear, and minor inconsistencies to create an authentic, tactile look for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky construction, but the baseline texture and edge wobble add constant visual motion. The numerals match the same distressed, inked treatment, keeping headlines and short callouts stylistically unified.