Distressed Rolog 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra and 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grunge, vintage, handmade, noisy, playful, add texture, evoke print, create grit, signal diy, boost impact, rough edges, ink bleed, worn texture, stamped, posterlike.
A condensed, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and visibly distressed contours. Strokes are thick and fairly even, but the outlines show consistent nibbling, chips, and ink-wobble that create a worn, printed texture. Counters are generally open and simple, with occasional interior speckling and irregularities that read like rough inking or weathered stamping. Spacing and widths vary slightly by character, reinforcing an imperfect, hand-applied rhythm while maintaining clear letter shapes in display sizes.
Best suited for display typography where texture is an asset: posters, flyers, album and book covers, packaging, badges, and branded graphics that want a worn-in, analog feel. It works well in short bursts—titles, labels, pull quotes—where the distressed detail can stay visible without harming readability.
The overall tone feels gritty and tactile, like ink pulled from a well-used stamp or a poster that has been handled and reprinted many times. The roughness adds attitude and a DIY energy, balancing toughness with a slightly whimsical, handmade charm.
This design appears intended to mimic imperfect ink coverage and eroded printing, delivering a strong, condensed voice with built-in texture. The goal is likely to provide an instantly “printed and weathered” look without additional effects, while keeping letterforms straightforward enough for confident headline use.
Capitals and numerals carry the distress most prominently, with uneven edges and small voids that become part of the texture. The font’s narrow build supports compact headlines, while the intentional noise can reduce clarity at very small sizes or in long paragraphs.