Distressed Vive 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, book covers, handmade, rustic, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, worn print, casual display, human texture, rough, dry-brush, inked, textured, irregular.
A condensed, hand-rendered roman with slightly uneven strokes and visibly roughened edges, as if made with a dry brush or worn marker. Forms are simple and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtle thick–thin variation from pressure and texture rather than formal modulation. Corners are softly blunted, terminals are inconsistent, and curves show small wobbles that create an organic rhythm. Uppercase is tall and compact, while lowercase stays straightforward and readable; numerals share the same narrow, inked-in silhouette.
Works well for posters, packaging, labels, and display copy that benefits from a handmade, tactile voice. It’s particularly suited to short headlines, taglines, and branding moments where a crafted, slightly rough finish helps the text feel more personal and analog.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a lo-fi, slightly weathered energy. It suggests hand-lettering for everyday signage—approachable rather than polished—adding a playful, crafty character without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to mimic quick hand-lettering with a lightly distressed, ink-on-paper texture, balancing narrow display proportions with everyday legibility. The intent seems to be adding personality and warmth through imperfect edges and lively stroke behavior while keeping letterforms familiar.
Texture is carried consistently across the alphabet, so the distressed look reads as intentional rather than accidental. The tight, tall proportions pack well in short lines, while the irregular edges add visual noise that becomes more apparent at smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds.