Distressed Ihbab 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, titles, editorial, packaging, vintage, gritty, handmade, antique, dramatic, aged print, tactile texture, period flavor, atmosphere, roughened, inked, worn edges, imperfect, textured.
A serifed, old-style-inspired structure is paired with visibly irregular outlines and softened, chipped terminals. Strokes show uneven edges and slight wobble, creating a printed, weathered rhythm across words. Proportions are compact with a notably low x-height, and the overall texture is dense and inky, especially in longer passages.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium passages where texture is a feature: book jackets, film or theater titles, Halloween or mystery theming, craft and heritage branding, posters, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for headings in packaging or signage when you want an analog, printed feel; for long-form body text, generous size and spacing help keep the dense texture comfortable.
This face conveys a rugged, analog, slightly ominous tone—like ink pressed into rough paper or type struck with a worn ribbon. The mood leans vintage and handmade rather than polished, with a gritty energy that can feel theatrical or storybook-dark depending on setting.
The design appears intended to simulate aged letterpress or distressed book type, prioritizing tactile texture and atmosphere over pristine geometry. Its irregularities read as purposeful wear, helping plain text feel more human and historically inflected.
The distressed treatment remains consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a steady “worn ink” color. Serifs and joins often appear slightly blunted or flared, and rounded letters show subtly uneven curves that reinforce the handmade/printed character.