Distressed Fiwy 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, album art, gritty, vintage, handmade, rugged, playful, print texture, retro tone, handmade feel, headline impact, roughened, inked, weathered, irregular, condensed.
A condensed, all-caps-forward display face with sturdy verticals and slightly uneven stroke edges that mimic worn ink or rough printing. Terminals are mostly blunt with occasional tapered joins, and the curves show small flat spots and nicks that create a textured silhouette. Proportions are compact with tight bowls and narrow counters, while overall spacing stays readable despite the deliberately imperfect outlines.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and label-style applications where a distressed, tactile look is desirable. It works well for short-to-medium lines of text in branding, event graphics, and editorial callouts, especially when paired with a cleaner companion font for body copy.
The overall tone feels gritty and analog, like text pulled from an old poster, stamped label, or screen-printed graphic. Its irregular texture adds energy and a casual, handmade attitude, giving headlines a slightly rebellious, streetwise character.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact display voice with the visual noise of aged printing, helping modern layouts evoke a retro, handcrafted authenticity without sacrificing basic legibility.
The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, with small interior speckling and edge wear that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. Uppercase forms carry the strongest personality, and the lowercase echoes the same condensed rhythm for cohesive setting in short phrases.