Distressed Inlub 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, handmade, playful, grunge, retro, casual, handcrafted feel, analog texture, friendly display, vintage print, rough edges, inked, blobby, uneven, organic.
A chunky, rounded display face with an intentionally imperfect, inked texture. Strokes are thick and softly tapered, with irregular contours and occasional nicks that read like dry-brush or worn stamp printing. Letterforms are mostly simple and open, with friendly curves, slightly uneven terminals, and mild baseline/width irregularity that keeps the rhythm lively rather than rigid. Counters stay fairly generous for the weight, helping legibility in short text despite the rough perimeter.
Works best for posters, titles, and short, prominent lines where the rough edges can be appreciated. It also suits packaging, labels, stickers, and event collateral that benefit from a handcrafted or vintage-printed impression. For longer passages, it is most effective in larger sizes with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is informal and tactile, combining a kid-friendly friendliness with a worn, analog grit. It suggests handmade signage, screenprint artifacts, or rough ink on paper, giving copy an approachable, slightly mischievous personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice while preserving the character of imperfect printing or marker work. Its consistent chunky structure paired with controlled distressing aims to balance personality and readability for themed, attention-getting typography.
The texture is concentrated at the outer edges rather than as heavy interior erosion, so the silhouettes remain clear at moderate sizes. The numerals match the same soft, blotted construction, reinforcing the cohesive handmade feel across letters and figures.