Distressed Irduf 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, brand marks, rustic, antique, handmade, rough, folkloric, aged print, letterpress feel, tactile texture, character display, vintage mood, blunt serifs, worn edges, ink bleed, soft corners, printlike.
A compact serif design with chunky, blunt terminals and softly bracketed serifs, rendered with intentionally uneven contours. Strokes stay relatively even in thickness while edges wobble and swell as if from worn type, ink spread, or rough impression, giving each letter a slightly different silhouette. Counters are generally open and round, with a sturdy, low-detail construction and modest modulation in curves; spacing feels lively due to the irregular outlines and varied sidebearings.
Best suited for display roles where texture is an asset: posters, packaging, labels, cover titles, and short editorial headings. It can also work for brief text passages when a deliberately aged, print-worn voice is desired, though the distressed contours may reduce clarity at very small sizes.
The overall tone is old-world and tactile, suggesting aged print, folk ephemera, or a weathered letterpress poster. Its roughened texture reads friendly and handmade rather than aggressive, adding character and warmth with a slightly spooky or storybook undertone.
The design appears aimed at recreating the feel of imperfect historical printing—sturdy serif letterforms filtered through wear, uneven inking, and impression artifacts. It prioritizes atmosphere and authenticity over pristine geometry, offering a ready-made patina for themed typography.
Uppercase forms have a squat, sturdy presence with softened corners, while lowercase maintains the same rough rhythm and chunky finishing, keeping the texture consistent across text. Numerals follow the same worn treatment, with rounded bowls and blunted ends that help the set feel cohesive in mixed settings.