Distressed Naso 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, band merch, zines, grunge, handmade, raw, casual, playful, distressed effect, handmade feel, analog texture, informal display, rough edges, blotchy, textured, organic, uneven.
A rough, hand-rendered sans with compact proportions and a slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes are thickened by irregular ink-like buildup, creating ragged contours and occasional flat spots that suggest worn printing or a marker dragged across paper. Terminals are generally blunt and rounded, with subtle wobble in verticals and bowls that keeps counters open but imperfect. Overall spacing feels tight and lively, with small variations in character widths that enhance the handmade texture without breaking legibility.
Works best for headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and packaging where a gritty handmade tone is desirable. It can add character to short captions, pull quotes, or labeling, especially when paired with a cleaner companion for body text.
The font conveys an informal, scrappy energy—more zine and DIY than polished branding. Its distressed texture and irregular stroke behavior give it a gritty, street-level attitude, while the friendly shapes keep it approachable and slightly playful.
Likely intended to mimic distressed hand lettering or rough print reproduction, providing an easy way to inject texture and analog imperfection into modern layouts. The design prioritizes personality and tactile presence over pristine geometry.
At display sizes the edge texture becomes a defining feature, reading like ink spread or degraded reproduction; at smaller sizes the rugged silhouette may reduce clarity in dense paragraphs. Numerals and capitals share the same blotched, worn consistency, helping headings and short callouts feel cohesive.