Distressed Fivy 9 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merch, grunge, vintage, loud, raw, playful, weathered print, retro grit, bold impact, handmade feel, condensed, chunky, roughened, inked, textured.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions and compact sidebearings. Strokes are robust and mostly monolinear in feel, but the texture introduces uneven weight and small voids that mimic worn ink or rough printing. Terminals are generally blunt with softly rounded corners, and bowls and counters are tightened, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color. The distressed pattern is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating an intentionally imperfect, stamped finish while maintaining clear silhouettes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, album or event graphics, packaging, labels, and merchandise where texture can carry personality. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or signage-style layouts, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is gritty and energetic, blending a retro sign-painting or letterpress flavor with a deliberately weathered edge. It reads as bold and attention-seeking, with a handmade, analog character that feels casual and slightly mischievous rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display voice with an intentionally worn print texture, evoking vintage production methods and gritty branding. Its letterforms prioritize recognizable shapes and strong rhythm while the distressing adds atmosphere and attitude.
Spacing appears tight and the narrow set amplifies verticality, making words stack into strong blocks of texture. The distressing is most noticeable in interior counters and along vertical stems, which helps preserve readability while still delivering a rugged surface.