Distressed Nugot 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, craft branding, zines, book covers, handmade, casual, grunge, quirky, friendly, handmade texture, analog feel, informal display, diy character, rough edge, textured, monoline, rounded, uneven rhythm.
A monoline, upright roman with a hand-drawn construction and noticeably rough, stippled edges that mimic worn marker or dry brush ink. Strokes keep a fairly even thickness with rounded terminals, while contours wobble subtly, giving letters an irregular, organic outline. Proportions are generally straightforward and readable, with open counters and simple forms; spacing and character widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade rhythm. Numerals follow the same informal, textured treatment, staying legible despite the distressed perimeter.
Well-suited for display text where a handmade, tactile feel is desirable—posters, covers, packaging, labels, and craft-oriented branding. It can also work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when the goal is to keep a relaxed, imperfect texture without sacrificing basic readability.
The texture and uneven outlines create a casual, human tone—more sketchbook and craft than polished editorial. It reads as approachable and slightly gritty, with a playful, DIY attitude that feels lived-in rather than pristine.
The design appears intended to simulate naturally drawn lettering with a worn printing or marker texture, offering an easy way to add warmth and analog character to otherwise clean layouts.
The distressing is consistent across the set and appears concentrated along edges rather than breaking forms apart, so the face maintains clarity in short passages. Rounded shapes (like O, C, S) show the texture most prominently, which amplifies the ink-on-paper impression.