Distressed Jene 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Azbuka', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype; 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH; and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, western, rugged, vintage, posterish, playful, add grit, evoke heritage, stand out, signal rustic, slab, blocky, stamped, inked, weathered.
A heavy, block-based slab serif with compact proportions and squared counters. Strokes are broad and relatively even, with short, sturdy serifs and flattened terminals that give a carved or stamped feel. Edges show controlled irregularity—subtle nicks, dents, and slightly wobbly contours—creating a worn print texture while keeping letterforms highly legible. Numerals and capitals read especially strong and poster-ready, with a consistent, chunky rhythm across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, product labels, and packaging where texture is desirable. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes at moderate sizes, but the distressed edges may feel busy in small body text.
The font conveys a rugged, old-time tone reminiscent of western signage, stamped packaging, and vintage show bills. Its distressed finish adds grit and personality without tipping into chaos, balancing toughness with a slightly playful, handmade energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with a convincingly worn, printed character—evoking historical or rustic contexts while staying clear and structurally consistent for branding and titling.
Round letters like O and Q are squarish and tightly enclosed, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay bold and stable rather than sharp. The lowercase maintains the same blocky construction as the caps, helping the overall texture remain uniform in longer text lines.