Distressed Diba 1 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, handmade, casual, lively, rustic, hand-lettered feel, tactile texture, casual impact, human warmth, brushy, sketchy, textured, inked, bouncy.
A hand-drawn, marker-like display face with dense strokes and visibly uneven contours. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified construction, rounded terminals, and a gently irregular baseline that creates a bouncy rhythm. Interior counters and joins show natural wobble and slight fill variation, giving the impression of wet ink or dry-brush drag rather than clean geometric outlines. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal, single-stroke logic, prioritizing punchy silhouettes over strict consistency.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, product labels, and casual brand marks where a hand-rendered look is desired. It also works well in social media graphics, event promos, and craft-themed packaging where a tactile, inked texture adds character.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, with a crafty, do-it-yourself feel. Its roughened edges and inky texture suggest spontaneity and warmth, making the text feel conversational and approachable rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered signage with a deliberately worn, ink-on-paper finish. The goal appears to be high-impact readability paired with an imperfect, human texture that feels personal and informal.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with small variations in stroke thickness and edge roughness that read as intentional distressing. Spacing appears moderately tight, and the strong, dark color makes it most comfortable at larger sizes where the interior texture can breathe.