Distressed Obny 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, labels, quirky, handmade, vintage, whimsical, rustic, hand-lettered feel, vintage texture, expressive display, compact fit, tall, condensed, textured, inked, lively.
A tall, condensed display face with a hand-drawn, inked construction and noticeable stroke contrast. Stems are generally straight and vertical, while bowls and joins show irregular curvature and slightly uneven terminal finishing, creating a lightly worn/printed texture. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is narrow and vertical, with small idiosyncrasies from letter to letter that keep the texture lively. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions, with a mix of sharp turns and softly rounded forms.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its condensed width and textured, hand-inked character can add personality without overwhelming the layout. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and book or album covers that want a crafted, slightly vintage feel; for readability, it’s strongest at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is playful and slightly old-timey, like hand-lettered signage or a stamped print that’s seen some use. Its narrow, high-contrast silhouette feels theatrical and storybook-like, balancing charm with a hint of grit from the roughened edges.
The design appears intended to emulate narrow, hand-rendered lettering with a subtly distressed print texture, offering a distinctive vertical presence for expressive display typography.
Capitals read as slim and upright, with simplified, sign-like structures; lowercase adds more personality through looped and curled forms (notably in letters like g, y, and s). The condensed build and textured outlines can create a busy color in long passages, especially at smaller sizes.