Distressed Wola 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, craft branding, handmade, rustic, casual, playful, gritty, handmade feel, analog texture, casual impact, rugged warmth, brushy, textured, blunt, chunky, organic.
A compact, hand-rendered letterform style with thick strokes and visibly irregular, textured edges. Stems and curves show brush-like swelling and subtle wobble, producing uneven terminals and slightly lumpy contours that feel printed or painted rather than mechanically drawn. Counters are generally open and simple, with rounded, somewhat squarish bowls and a consistent, sturdy silhouette across upper- and lowercase. Spacing reads a touch loose and natural, with small width fluctuations that reinforce the handmade rhythm in running text.
Works best for display applications where texture is meant to be seen: posters, flyers, packaging, labels, and expressive headlines. It also suits short editorial callouts, social graphics, and brand marks that want a handmade, tactile feel, especially on light backgrounds where the rough edges can breathe.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a pleasantly rough, workshop-made character. Its weathered edges and inky texture suggest craft materials, DIY signage, or a lightly grungy print process, giving headlines an approachable, energetic bite without becoming chaotic.
Designed to mimic bold hand-painted or rough-printed lettering with an intentionally imperfect outline. The aim appears to be delivering a sturdy, compact display voice that feels personal and analog, while remaining legible in short-to-medium text settings.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a friendly, simplified structure that maintains clarity at display sizes. Numerals share the same brush-textured construction and rounded geometry, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. The distressed texture is consistent enough to read cleanly, but prominent enough to be a defining stylistic feature.