Distressed Lobi 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, event flyers, handmade, grungy, playful, casual, rustic, handmade feel, printed wear, informal display, textured impact, rough-edged, blotchy, inked, organic, uneven.
A heavy, hand-drawn sans with chunky strokes and visibly rough, broken edges that mimic dry brush or worn ink. Counters are generally open and rounded, but vary in size and shape from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, imperfect texture. Terminals are blunt and irregular, with occasional bulges and nicks that suggest distressed printing. Proportions are friendly and compact, with slightly inconsistent widths and stroke swelling that reinforce the analog, handmade construction.
Well-suited for display use where texture and personality are desirable, such as posters, packaging, album artwork, craft branding, and event flyers. It can also work for short bursts of copy—taglines or pull quotes—when a handmade, distressed tone is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rough detail reads clearly.
The overall tone is informal and tactile, with a gritty, craft-like warmth rather than a clean digital feel. Its uneven contours and inky texture read as playful and approachable while also hinting at DIY, vintage, or worn signage aesthetics. The font feels energetic and human, prioritizing character over precision.
The design appears intended to simulate imperfect, real-world mark-making—like stamped, screen-printed, or brush-lettered forms—capturing the inconsistencies of ink spread and wear. It aims to deliver a bold, approachable voice with built-in texture so layouts can feel tactile and lived-in without additional effects.
In text settings the distressed edges create a strong color on the page, with texture becoming more pronounced at larger sizes. Rounded forms like O/C/G stay soft and friendly, while straight-stem letters (I, L, T, H) keep the rhythm readable despite the irregular outlines. Numerals match the same rugged construction and maintain clear silhouettes.