Distressed Irluz 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, signage, vintage, handmade, rustic, storybook, worn, aged print, handcrafted feel, period flavor, casual display, atmospheric branding, textured, roughened, inky, quirky, organic.
A serifed, old-style display face with irregular, textured contours that mimic worn ink or rough printing. Strokes are mostly low-contrast with subtly swelling terminals and slightly uneven joins, giving each character a hand-formed feel. The serifs are small and blunt with occasional wedge-like flicks, and the overall rhythm is lively due to mild baseline wobble and inconsistent edge roughness. Counters remain fairly open and legible, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and O) show deliberate wobble that reinforces the distressed construction.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where the textured edges can be appreciated: posters, book or album covers, artisanal packaging, menus, and themed signage. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads in editorial layouts when a warm, worn print vibe is desired.
The font conveys a vintage, handmade tone—evoking aged paper, letterpress impressions, and lightly weathered signage. Its gentle roughness reads as friendly and approachable rather than aggressive, lending a storybook and craft-oriented character.
The design appears intended to recreate the charm of imperfect, analog lettering—like inked type pressed on textured stock—while remaining readable and broadly usable for display settings. Its controlled distress and steady proportions aim for an authentic, crafted atmosphere without sacrificing clarity.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly condensed, while lowercase introduces more quirky movement, especially in letters with descenders and loops. Numerals share the same worn edge treatment and look informal, with mild shape variation that suits expressive setting over strict technical typography.