Distressed Levy 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, titles, social media, branding, casual, handmade, lively, rugged, friendly, handwritten feel, authentic texture, display impact, casual branding, brushy, textured, slanted, dry-brush, informal.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with thick strokes and visibly rough, dry-brush edges that create broken contours and slight ink skips. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with a quick handwritten rhythm, featuring tapered stroke endings, occasional blunt terminals, and uneven stroke swell that reinforces a natural, hand-drawn feel. Proportions are compact with tall ascenders/descenders, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing an energetic, irregular texture across words. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, with soft curves and slightly wobbly strokes that match the alphabet.
Well suited to short, attention-getting text such as posters, event promos, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and social media headlines where the textured brush character can be appreciated. It also fits casual branding elements (logos, labels, tags) that benefit from an approachable handmade look, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font conveys a warm, casual tone with a gritty, outdoorsy edge—like marker or brush lettering made quickly on textured paper. Its roughened stroke boundaries read as authentic and human, adding personality and motion while avoiding anything overly formal or polished.
Likely intended to mimic fast brush lettering with natural pressure changes and imperfect ink coverage, delivering a handcrafted aesthetic that feels energetic and slightly worn. The design prioritizes expressive texture and rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming for a relatable, human-made presence in display settings.
The uppercase set leans toward simplified, sign-like forms, while the lowercase feels more cursive and fluid, creating a mixed-case voice that’s expressive and punchy in headlines. The distressed stroke texture is consistent enough to feel intentional, yet varied enough to keep the line lively at larger sizes.