Distressed Unbe 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, handwritten, expressive, rugged, casual, energetic, handmade feel, gritty texture, dynamic display, casual voice, brushy, textured, gestural, slanted, condensed.
A slanted, brush-driven script with condensed proportions and a lively, irregular baseline. Strokes show evident pressure changes with tapered entries and exits, occasional blunt terminals, and roughened edges that suggest dry brush or worn ink. Letterforms are loosely connected in feel even when not fully joined, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies. Counters are small and sometimes partially pinched by the stroke texture, giving the overall texture a dark, gritty rhythm.
This style suits short, high-impact text such as posters, event titles, album art, and punchy social graphics. It can add a hand-crafted, gritty accent to branding and packaging, especially where an energetic brush-script voice is desired. For best clarity, it performs strongest at display sizes rather than small, dense body copy.
The font conveys an informal, hand-made attitude with a slightly gritty edge. Its brisk stroke motion and textured finish feel energetic and streetwise, balancing friendliness with a touch of ruggedness. The overall tone reads as expressive and personal rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to capture quick brush lettering with deliberate texture and imperfections, offering a ready-made expressive script that feels human and slightly weathered. Condensed proportions and strong slant help it hold a compact footprint while still reading as bold, dynamic handwriting.
Capital forms are tall and gestural, with simplified constructions that prioritize speed and movement over strict symmetry. The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive ‘printed-from-handwriting’ look in longer lines. Spacing appears intentionally tight and narrow, reinforcing the compact, fast-written impression.