Distressed Vidi 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, t-shirts, gritty, handmade, casual, playful, rugged, distressed print, handmade feel, diy character, tactile texture, rough edges, brushy, inked, stamped, uneven rhythm.
A condensed, heavy hand-rendered sans with irregular, textured edges and subtly lumpy outlines that suggest brush or worn ink transfer. Strokes stay largely monoline, with frequent wobble, small nicks, and occasional swelling at joins, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall proportions feel compact with slightly uneven widths and spacing that reinforce the handmade character. Numerals and lowercase follow the same roughened construction, maintaining a consistent distressed surface across the set.
Well suited to display typography where texture and attitude are desirable—posters, album or event graphics, packaging labels, apparel, and brand marks that want a handmade or worn-in feel. It can also work for short editorial callouts or section headers where a rough, tactile voice helps differentiate hierarchy.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY energy—casual and approachable, but with a rugged, weathered bite. Its rough contouring reads like printed ephemera, protest signage, or hand-painted labeling, giving text a tactile, human presence rather than a polished corporate tone.
The design appears intended to simulate hand-drawn lettering with a distressed print finish, prioritizing character and surface texture over geometric precision. Its condensed, sturdy shapes support punchy headlines while the irregular edges provide an intentionally imperfect, analog impression.
Texture is strongest along outer contours, producing a dry-brush or worn-letterpress effect that remains readable at display sizes. The condensed build and irregular sidebearings can create dense blocks of text, so it tends to feel most comfortable with a bit of extra tracking and generous line spacing when used in longer settings.