Distressed Homef 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, halloween, packaging, book covers, handmade, gritty, witchy, rustic, storybook, handmade look, distressed texture, themed display, expressive tone, inked lettering, brushy, uneven, textured, spiky, organic.
A rough, brush-drawn display face with irregular contours and visibly variable stroke thickness within each letterform. Terminals often taper or flare into pointed, ink-lift shapes, and curves show wobble and slight asymmetry that reinforces the handmade feel. Counters are generally open and simple, with occasional rough interior notches; spacing and widths vary per glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm in text. Numerals share the same sketchy construction, with some glyphs showing a slightly squeezed, narrow stance and abrupt stroke breaks.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, title treatments, and themed headlines where rough texture and hand-rendered character are desirable. It also works well for Halloween or fantasy branding, craft-style packaging, labels, and book or game cover typography where an intentionally distressed, inked voice supports the concept.
The overall tone is raw and expressive, evoking hand-inked signage, distressed print, or a spooky craft aesthetic. It reads as informal and characterful, with a slightly ominous, fantastical edge that suits themed or narrative contexts more than neutral communication.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering and worn printing, prioritizing atmosphere over precision. Its variable stroke energy and irregular edges are tuned to deliver an organic, distressed look that immediately signals a themed, handcrafted identity.
Capitals lean toward simple, archetypal silhouettes (clear A, E, T, O) but are intentionally imperfect, while lowercase forms keep a compact, handwritten presence with distinctive, often angular joins. The texture is consistent enough for headlines and short passages, though the lively stroke behavior and irregular spacing become a dominant stylistic feature at longer lengths.