Distressed Memo 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, film titling, editorial, labels, typewriter, vintage, gritty, utilitarian, noir, aged print, typewritten feel, authenticity, texture, ink-bleed, rough edges, uneven impression, monolinear, blunt serifs.
A serif typewriter-style design with monolinear strokes, blunt slab-like terminals, and a slightly uneven imprint across characters. The outlines are intentionally rough, with ragged edges and small breaks that mimic worn type, ink spread, or imperfect printing. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height and sturdy proportions; spacing feels typewriter-like with consistent rhythm while individual glyphs show subtle width and shape variation. Numerals and capitals carry the same distressed texture, keeping the overall color dark and emphatic on the page.
Works well for headlines and short to medium text where a vintage, printed texture is desirable—posters, book covers, editorial pull quotes, title cards, packaging, and labels. It can also support props and UI-like elements in period designs (forms, memos, dossiers) where a worn typewritten look strengthens the narrative.
The font conveys an archival, hardboiled tone—like a photocopied report, old correspondence, or a stamped label. Its rough texture adds grit and authenticity, creating a tactile, analog feel that reads as historical, clandestine, or industrial rather than polished and corporate.
The design appears intended to combine a classic typewriter serif structure with deliberate printing artifacts to suggest age, repetition, and mechanical wear. Its goal is to deliver immediate period character and texture while staying legible and typographically familiar.
The distressed detailing is consistent enough to remain readable in short passages, but the heavy inked texture can build density at smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds. The irregularities vary per character, giving text a lived-in, slightly chaotic presence while maintaining a clear serif skeleton.