Distressed Ufko 10 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a slanted, calligraphic serif with extremely thin hairlines paired with sharper, inkier strokes that create a crisp contrast. Letterforms are narrow and upright in posture despite the strong rightward slant, with long ascenders/descenders and a compact lowercase core that keeps the rhythm tight. Strokes taper to needle-like terminals and frequently end in small flicks, with subtle irregularities and roughness that read like dry pen or worn printing rather than perfectly smooth outlines. Capitals are refined and slightly gestural, while the lowercase maintains an airy, fast-written feel with occasional swash-like entry and exit strokes.
Best suited to display settings where its fine contrast and tapered strokes can be appreciated, such as headlines, book or album covers, invitations, and boutique branding. It can work in short editorial phrases or pull quotes, but its delicate hairlines and textured edges make it less ideal for small-size body text or low-resolution reproduction.
The overall tone feels cultured and dramatic—like formal handwriting with a slightly weathered edge. It suggests old-world refinement and literary flair, balancing delicacy with a faintly gritty, distressed texture that adds character and atmosphere.
The design appears intended to evoke elegant, handwritten italic forms with a crafted, slightly aged surface. Its narrow proportions, sharp contrast, and expressive terminals prioritize mood and sophistication over utilitarian neutrality.
Spacing appears relatively tight for such delicate strokes, and the long, thin diagonals and loops benefit from generous size and clean background contrast. Numerals follow the same calligraphic construction, with slender curves and pointed joins that keep them visually consistent with the letters.