Distressed Anra 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Aplikazia MF' and 'Englese MF' by Masterfont, and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, apparel, signage, rugged, analog, craft, casual, vintage, add texture, create patina, analog feel, casual display, roughened, textured, weathered, humanist, soft corners.
A clean, upright sans-serif skeleton is overlaid with a consistent worn texture that chips away at edges and occasionally breaks up interior strokes. Curves are broadly rounded and open, while terminals tend to look softly squared but irregular due to the distressed treatment. Stroke thickness stays generally even, with small variations reading as print wear rather than calligraphic modulation. Overall spacing is straightforward and legible, with the texture adding visual noise that becomes more prominent as sizes get smaller.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy where texture is part of the message—posters, packaging, labels, event promos, apparel graphics, and rustic or industrial-inspired branding. In longer passages it remains readable, but the worn detailing is more effective at larger sizes where the texture can be appreciated without reducing clarity.
The font reads as practical and approachable, with a tactile, imperfect finish that suggests ink on rough paper or aged signage. Its distressed surface adds a gritty, handmade character without pushing into chaotic distortion, balancing friendliness with a slightly raw, utilitarian tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, modern sans base while adding a pre-worn printing effect for instant atmosphere. It’s built to convey authenticity and tactility—like stamped, screen-printed, or weathered lettering—without sacrificing overall structure and readability.
The distressing is distributed across most glyphs in a similar way, creating a cohesive “printed-through-wear” look rather than random damage. Numerals and capitals remain sturdy and easily distinguishable, while round letters show the texture most clearly along outer contours.