Distressed Medy 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, zines, labels, packaging, editorial accents, gritty, analog, industrial, noisy, utilitarian, typewriter feel, print texture, retro grit, documentary tone, hand-stamped look, rough edges, ink bleed, weathered, choppy, uneven.
A monospaced, typewriter-like design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and blunt terminals. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with rough, chattering edges and occasional ink-bleed bulges that make each character feel stamped or heavily photocopied. Counters stay open and simple, while curves (C, O, S) show noticeable wobble and texture. Overall spacing is consistent and grid-friendly, but the distressed contouring adds a lively, imperfect rhythm across lines of text.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a rough, printed texture is a feature: posters, zines, band flyers, book or album graphics, and product labels. It also fits UI or motion overlays that want a utilitarian, archival feel, especially when paired with clean sans or neutral serif companions for contrast.
The font conveys an analog, lived-in tone—like old office machinery, carbon copies, or hand-stamped labels. Its rough surface texture reads as practical and gritty rather than elegant, suggesting urgency, wear, and documentary realism.
Likely designed to mimic distressed typewriter or stamped lettering, preserving clear monospaced structure while adding surface wear and ink variation. The goal appears to be dependable readability with an intentionally imperfect, tactile print character.
The distressing is consistent across the set, creating a cohesive “printed-through-a-worn-ribbon” look. Numerals and uppercase forms remain straightforward and legible, with the texture providing character without collapsing the basic silhouettes.