Distressed Memi 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, editorial accents, handmade, gritty, casual, playful, raw, handwritten realism, textured warmth, casual utility, imperfect character, roughened, dry-brush, inked, sketchy, irregular.
A handwritten, all-purpose roman with visibly roughened outlines and a dry, ink-on-paper texture. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtly uneven pressure and occasional wobble, creating a natural, unpolished rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with open counters and simplified construction; curves and joins look drawn rather than engineered. Capitals have a looser, note-like feel, while the lowercase stays straightforward and readable, and the figures are simple, hand-drawn forms with consistent texture.
Works well for short-to-medium headlines, poster copy, packaging callouts, labels, and editorial accents where a handmade voice is desired. The clear, uncomplicated shapes can also handle brief paragraphs, especially when you want a casual, tactile look rather than a polished typographic finish.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a lightly gritty edge that suggests quick marker or brush writing. It feels approachable and conversational, but the rough contouring adds a worn, indie character suited to thematic or expressive settings.
Likely designed to emulate quick, natural handwriting with a dry-brush texture, delivering an authentic, imperfect surface and an easygoing rhythm. The goal appears to be a versatile, legible handwritten style that still carries visible wear and character.
Spacing appears moderately loose for a handwritten face, helping legibility in the sample text despite the irregular edges. The texture is consistent across letters and numbers, giving blocks of text a cohesive, slightly distressed color without heavy blotting.