Distressed Holej 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, packaging, event promos, handmade, archaic, gritty, playful, rustic, atmosphere, handcrafted feel, vintage effect, dramatic display, thematic branding, rough-edged, inked, uneven, textured, wiry.
A rough, hand-rendered display face with jagged contours and irregular stroke terminals that feel like a dry brush or worn ink impression. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and frequent wobble, with slightly inconsistent widths and spacing that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Bowls and counters stay mostly open but can pinch or flare where strokes taper, and many letters carry small spikes or hooked endings that give the outlines a distressed, carved look. Overall proportions are relatively condensed with a tall, upright stance, while individual glyphs vary in width and silhouette, reinforcing the handmade texture.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: poster headlines, book or album covers, game and film titling, and themed packaging or labels. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers in projects that want a handcrafted, distressed voice, but is less ideal for long body copy at small sizes due to its lively outlines.
The texture and sharp, imperfect edges evoke an old-world, storybook atmosphere—equal parts spooky and whimsical. It reads as crafty and atmospheric rather than polished, suggesting folklore, fantasy, or handmade signage. The irregularities add energy and character, making the tone feel expressive and slightly mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver a deliberately imperfect, hand-inked look with a worn, dramatic edge—prioritizing atmosphere and personality over typographic neutrality. Its condensed stance and spiky terminals aim to create strong, thematic silhouettes that hold attention in titles and branding.
In the sample text, the roughness stays consistent across capitals and lowercase, with noticeable per-letter quirks that make repeated characters look less uniform. Numerals keep the same scratchy, tapered construction, helping headlines and short phrases feel cohesive. Because edges are busy and strokes can narrow at points, it visually benefits from generous size and comfortable tracking.