Distressed Utme 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, book covers, craft branding, rustic, handmade, worn, folksy, casual, handmade texture, vintage print, rustic display, casual branding, rough-edged, textured, uneven, organic, inked.
A narrow, upright roman with rough, irregular edges that mimic dry ink or worn printing. Strokes show subtle wavering and occasional blobbing at joins and terminals, creating a lightly textured silhouette without heavy smearing. Proportions are compact with a short x-height and slightly inconsistent character widths, giving lines a lively, hand-rendered rhythm. Counters are generally open and legible, while straight stems and simple, workmanlike curves keep the overall construction straightforward.
Well suited for posters, album or book covers, and short editorial headlines where a tactile, analog feel is desired. It also works effectively on packaging, labels, menus, and craft-oriented branding that benefits from an imperfect, human touch. Use with ample size and spacing to let the distressed edges read cleanly.
The font conveys a handmade, rustic tone—casual and imperfect in a deliberate way. Its distressed texture suggests analog reproduction, like aged paper ephemera or stamped lettering, lending warmth and grit rather than polish. The overall feel is approachable and crafty, with a subtly vintage, DIY character.
Likely intended to deliver a legible, narrow text-and-display face with an intentionally worn, handmade finish. The design balances simple roman structures with consistent edge distressing to evoke vintage print artifacts and casual handwork while remaining readable in phrases and short blocks.
Irregularity is consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive distressed system rather than random noise. The texture reads clearly at headline and display sizes; at smaller sizes the rough perimeter can visually thicken and soften fine details. Punctuation shown in the sample text (such as the ampersand and apostrophe) follows the same worn, inked treatment.