Distressed Dilo 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, branding, labels, vintage, playful, handcrafted, whimsical, rustic, handmade feel, retro texture, display impact, artisan branding, script, brushy, swashy, textured, calligraphic.
A slanted, connected script with lively brush-like strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with looping entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like terminals, especially in capitals. The texture is intentionally roughened, showing distressed edges and uneven interior speckling that mimics worn ink or print artifacts, while maintaining consistent rhythm and readable cursive structure.
Best suited for short, expressive text such as headlines, product packaging, branding marks, labels, and poster typography where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It can also work for invitations or social graphics when used at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and handmade, like lettering pulled from a well-loved sign, menu, or label. Its energetic curves and textured finish add warmth and personality, leaning playful and artisanal rather than formal.
The design appears intended to combine classic brush-script cursive with a deliberately weathered surface, delivering a charming, print-worn look that suggests heritage craftsmanship and casual authenticity.
Capitals are decorative and prominent, providing strong word shapes in display settings. The numerals follow the same slanted, textured script style, with rounded forms and a slightly embellished feel that matches the letterforms.