Distressed Mumi 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, titles, circus, western, vintage, playful, rowdy, nostalgia, impact, texture, rustic, slab serif, woodtype, roughened, inked, scuffed.
A heavy slab-serif display face with compact proportions and a slightly uneven, printed texture. Strokes are blunt and weighty with squarish terminals, while counters and joins show small nicks and irregularities that mimic worn ink or distressed letterpress. Curves are rounded but slightly pinched, and the serif treatment is blocky and assertive, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward structure with a single-storey a and g, and numerals are similarly bold with visibly rough interior shaping.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, event flyers, signage, packaging labels, and punchy title treatments. The distressed detailing rewards larger sizes where the worn texture can be appreciated, while the strong silhouettes help maintain recognition in display typography.
The distressed texture and chunky slabs create a loud, spirited tone that feels nostalgic and attention-grabbing. It reads as showy and theatrical, with a hint of old-print grit that suggests handbills, marquees, or rustic signage rather than polished modern branding.
Likely designed to evoke bold, vintage display printing with intentional wear—capturing the character of old woodtype or inked poster letters while keeping the forms sturdy and legible for attention-driven layouts.
The deliberate roughness appears consistent across glyphs, with interior scuffing as well as edge wear, so the texture remains visible even at larger sizes. Width varies noticeably from letter to letter, adding a lively, hand-set feeling in words and headlines.