Distressed Jevu 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, and 'Kropotkin Std' by sugargliderz (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, title cards, branding, packaging, gritty, rebellious, handmade, raw, playful, impact, texture, analog feel, grunge tone, attention, chunky, roughened, ragged, inked, uneven edges.
A chunky, heavy sans with irregular, torn-looking edges and subtly wobbly outlines that mimic rough printing or hand-cut lettering. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness while corners and terminals break up into jagged, organic shapes, creating a textured silhouette. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with compact counters and a slightly compressed, blocky rhythm that reads best at larger sizes.
Works well for display settings where a rugged tone is desirable—posters, album/film titles, event graphics, game or comic-style headings, and packaging that aims for a gritty or handmade vibe. It is especially effective for logos, badges, and punchy headlines where the distressed edges can be appreciated; for long passages or small sizes, its dense weight and broken contours may reduce clarity.
This typeface conveys a gritty, hand-made energy with a slightly unruly, mischievous attitude. The rough perimeter and uneven ink feel suggest imperfection as a feature, giving it a raw, analog character suited to expressive, attention-seeking messaging.
The design appears intended to add instant texture and character to short strings of text, using rough contours and irregularity to avoid a clean, mechanical look. It prioritizes bold presence and a worn, tactile impression over crisp refinement, making the letterforms feel printed, stamped, or cut from a coarse material.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive distressed system. Openings and counters remain readable but are slightly pinched in places, and the overall spacing feels robust and compact, reinforcing the sturdy, stamped look.