Distressed Ubnu 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social, craft labels, handmade, casual, playful, rustic, grunge, hand-lettering, added texture, casual display, diy feel, brushy, textured, jittery, organic, inked.
A condensed, right-leaning handwritten style with brush-like strokes and visibly rough, uneven edges. Stroke thickness varies subtly within each letter, with rounded terminals and occasional tapering that suggests marker or dry-brush ink on absorbent paper. Curves are slightly irregular and countershapes can be lopsided, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect rhythm. Spacing and widths are inconsistent by design, and the numerals share the same loose, hand-drawn construction.
Well-suited for short display copy where a handmade, imperfect finish is desirable—posters, event graphics, product packaging, café menus, stickers, and social media headlines. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when you want personality and texture, but the rough edges and condensed forms favor larger sizes and moderate line lengths for clarity.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a crafty, slightly worn texture that feels approachable rather than polished. Its energetic slant and uneven stroke edges add a spontaneous, DIY character, creating a playful, offbeat voice with a mild gritty edge.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush/marker writing while adding a controlled distressed texture for a worn, printed feel. The condensed, slanted forms aim to deliver energetic emphasis and a casual voice in headline-driven design.
In longer text the texture reads as a consistent “printed-by-hand” grain, while the narrow proportions help lines stay compact. The most distinctive feature is the deliberately distressed outline quality, which remains prominent at display sizes and can thicken visually in small settings.