Distressed Holis 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, labels, headlines, handmade, rough, playful, organic, rustic, handcrafted feel, added texture, casual display, analog grit, brushy, textured, wobbly, imperfect, irregular.
A casual, hand-drawn roman with brush-like strokes and visibly irregular outlines. Letterforms show uneven stroke edges, slight wobble in verticals, and subtle texture that suggests dry ink or rough printing. Counters are generally open and rounded, with simplified construction and modest modulation; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal rhythm. Spacing reads loose and natural rather than engineered, with a lively baseline and small inconsistencies that are part of the design’s character.
Best suited to display applications where texture and personality are assets: posters, event flyers, album or book covers, artisan packaging, and labels. It can work for short phrases and pull quotes, especially when you want an unpolished, handmade feel rather than a clean editorial tone.
The font conveys a sketchbook, DIY tone—friendly and a bit gritty, like hand-lettered signage or a quick marker note that’s been photocopied a few times. Its roughness adds energy and approachability while also hinting at vintage or rustic craft aesthetics.
The design appears intended to simulate hand-rendered lettering with intentionally distressed edges and slight shape inconsistency, prioritizing character and tactile presence over strict regularity. The goal is an expressive, human touch that feels spontaneous and crafted.
In running text, the texture and uneven terminals become more pronounced, creating a strong voice even at moderate sizes. The numerals and capitals match the same hand-rendered logic, keeping a consistent, informal texture across the set.