Distressed Kona 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, horror titles, event flyers, game ui, grunge, horror, diy, punk, raw, add grit, create tension, evoke decay, signal diy, ragged, blotchy, inked, weathered, handmade.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly display face with rugged, irregular contours and visibly eroded counters. Strokes look brushy and ink-laden, with torn-looking edges, occasional notches, and uneven terminals that suggest rough printing or distressed lettering. Proportions are compact with sturdy verticals; curves are lumpy and slightly squared off, and the overall rhythm is intentionally inconsistent for a handmade feel. Numerals match the same rough texture and simplified geometry, staying legible while retaining the worn surface.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where texture and attitude are desired—especially for horror, punk, Halloween, or gritty entertainment branding. It also works well for short labels, stickers, and social graphics where the distressed edges can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The font conveys a gritty, ominous energy—part underground flyer, part creature-feature title card. Its rough texture reads as aggressive and raw, adding tension and urgency while still keeping words recognizable at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic worn ink and rough-cut lettering, prioritizing atmosphere and impact over typographic neutrality. It aims to deliver immediate visual grit and genre signaling while maintaining practical readability for display text.
The distress is pervasive and high-contrast, so fine details can fill in at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Spacing appears naturally uneven due to the irregular sidebearings and edge erosion, which enhances the organic look in short phrases and headlines.