Distressed Nati 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, album art, headlines, craft branding, handmade, grunge, casual, playful, retro, add texture, signal diy, evoke vintage, humanize type, rough edge, blotchy, worn, inked, organic.
A hand-drawn sans with chunky, monoline strokes and visibly irregular, roughened contours that mimic blotchy ink or worn printing. Letterforms are generally simple and geometric, but the outlines wobble and soften at corners, creating an uneven texture across stems and bowls. Spacing is open and readable, with slightly inconsistent glyph widths and a casual rhythm that feels intentionally imperfect; counters stay clear even where edges fray. Numerals follow the same painted/inked construction, with rounded shapes and occasional stroke swell from the distressed edge texture.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where the rough edge can read as intentional texture: posters, album/cover art, event flyers, packaging labels, and branding for handmade or vintage-leaning products. It can also support pull quotes and section headers in editorial layouts when a casual, analog accent is desired.
The overall tone is informal and tactile, like marker lettering or a stamped, weathered poster. Its rough perimeter adds a gritty, lived-in character while keeping a friendly, approachable voice—more crafty and zine-like than industrial. The texture suggests authenticity and human touch, evoking DIY graphics and analog reproduction.
Designed to deliver a printable, handmade look with a consistent distressed texture—capturing the feel of ink on paper, rough stamping, or weathered reproduction. The forms prioritize clarity and friendly shapes while using irregular edges to add character and atmosphere.
The distressed effect is primarily carried by the exterior outlines rather than heavy internal erosion, which helps preserve legibility at display sizes. Capitals feel sturdy and upright, while lowercase maintains a simple, handwritten sensibility without strong calligraphic modulation.