Distressed Nasa 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, handmade, rustic, casual, playful, earthy, hand lettering, analog texture, casual display, print wear, rough, textured, uneven, organic, chalky.
A hand-drawn, monoline letterform style with visibly rough, slightly wobbling strokes and irregular terminals that mimic dry-ink or chalk-on-paper texture. Proportions are loose and inconsistent by design, with uneven curves, occasional bulges, and subtly shifting stroke edges that create a natural, analog rhythm. The caps are simple and open, while lowercase forms keep compact counters and a modest, handwritten build; ascenders and descenders feel long and slightly narrow, reinforcing a sketchy, informal cadence. Numerals follow the same casual construction with softened corners and imperfect curves for a cohesive, worn-in look.
Well-suited for display typography in posters, packaging, labels, and book or album covers where a handcrafted, distressed feel adds charm. It can also work for short passages in invitations, menus, or brand collateral when the goal is an informal, tactile tone rather than a crisp, corporate finish.
The font conveys an approachable, homemade tone—more craft-table and notebook than polished signage. Its gritty texture and relaxed rhythm suggest authenticity and personality, with a lighthearted, slightly quirky voice suited to friendly storytelling and informal messaging.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of quick hand lettering reproduced through imperfect printing—capturing wobble, edge wear, and uneven stroke behavior to feel human and tactile. The goal seems to be easygoing legibility paired with an intentionally rough surface for expressive, theme-driven display use.
Texture is consistent across glyphs, reading like intentional abrasion rather than random noise, and it becomes most noticeable at larger sizes where the ragged edges and pen pressure variance can be appreciated. Spacing appears comfortably loose in running text, supporting readability while keeping the hand-rendered character prominent.