Distressed Anpy 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, and 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, editorial, branding, merchandise, vintage, handmade, rugged, playful, casual, add texture, print patina, casual tone, retro feel, handmade character, roughened, textured, worn, inky, organic.
A compact sans with simplified, geometric letterforms and a mostly monoline skeleton that reads cleanly at text sizes. The outlines are intentionally roughened, with speckled nicks and uneven edges that mimic worn printing or ink drag, creating lively texture without collapsing counters. Curves are broadly rounded (notably in C, O, G, and e), while terminals are mostly blunt and straight, keeping the rhythm steady. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places with sturdy verticals and open apertures, and the numerals match the same utilitarian, stamped feel.
Works well for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding systems that benefit from an imperfect, printed texture. It can also serve for short editorial passages or pull quotes when a casual, vintage-leaning voice is desired, especially in designs aiming for an analog or handcrafted finish.
The overall tone is handmade and workmanlike, like a pragmatic sans that has been run through a rough press or weathered stencil process. Its texture adds an approachable, slightly gritty personality that suggests authenticity, craft, and a casually retro mood rather than polished corporate neutrality.
Designed to deliver a straightforward sans reading experience while layering on a controlled, distressed surface for character. The goal appears to be balancing familiar, functional shapes with a worn-print aesthetic that immediately signals tactility and authenticity.
Texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with small interior flecks and edge chipping that remain visible even in the sample paragraph. Round letters keep generous counters, helping legibility, while the distressed surface adds contrast and visual noise that becomes more prominent as size increases.