Distressed Nikir 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, themed branding, vintage, rustic, grunge, old-time, hand-printed, evoke age, add texture, suggest print, create character, reduce polish, textured, gritty, worn, inked, roughened.
A condensed serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and compact, vertical proportions. The letterforms show visible texture and irregular contours, like ink spread, worn metal type, or distressed printing; terminals and serifs read as blunt and slightly uneven. Spacing feels tight and efficient, with a lively, imperfect baseline and subtle wobble that keeps the texture present even at text sizes.
Well-suited to display and short-text applications where texture is desirable: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and themed branding that aims for an antique or handcrafted impression. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads in editorial layouts when you want a deliberately weathered, analog tone rather than neutral readability.
This face gives off a vintage, printed-from-the-press mood with a slightly unruly, handmade feel. The roughened edges and imperfect rhythm suggest age, wear, and a touch of grit rather than polished modernity.
The design appears intended to mimic the character of aged letterpress or imperfect reproduction, using controlled distortion and roughened edges to add personality. Its condensed build and sturdy strokes prioritize presence and economy of space while letting the distressed texture remain a defining feature.
The uppercase shows strong vertical emphasis and compact counters, while the lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike construction with consistent distress across strokes. Numerals match the same worn printing character, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.