Distressed Ranis 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Criminal Trial JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MC Laozheng' by Maulana Creative, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, gritty, vintage, rugged, hand-printed, playful, distressed print, retro impact, rugged branding, handmade texture, textured, blotchy, stamped, chunky, uneven.
A heavy, condensed display face with compact proportions, blunt terminals, and simplified, mostly monoline construction. The letterforms are built from broad vertical strokes and rounded corners, with irregular, distressed counters and edge wear that reads like ink spread, chipping, or rough printing. Texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a speckled, weathered silhouette while keeping overall shapes straightforward and legible at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, badges, product labels, and packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also works well for signage-style applications and merchandise graphics that benefit from a rugged, hand-printed feel; for longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The distressed texture and stamped construction give the font a gritty, vintage tone with a casual, handmade energy. It suggests utilitarian print ephemera—posters, labels, or packaging—where a worn, tactile look is part of the message.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, condensed display voice with a convincingly worn print texture, combining straightforward block forms with controlled distressing for an intentionally imperfect, tactile finish.
Lowercase follows the same chunky, condensed logic as the capitals, with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy bowls. Figures are bold and simple, matching the alphabet’s weight and texture so mixed alphanumerics feel cohesive. The texture introduces visual noise, so tight settings can look darker and more mottled than expected.