Distressed Irmaz 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, headlines, editorial, rustic, nostalgic, handmade, rugged, warm, aged print, analog texture, utility serif, vintage tone, handmade feel, roughened, inky, organic, blunt, textured.
A serifed text face with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a visibly roughened, ink-worn edge. The forms are broad and generously proportioned, with a steady baseline and slightly irregular curves that suggest impression or stamped printing rather than smooth digital outlines. Serifs are short and blunt with softened corners, and terminals often end in rounded, ink-heavy blobs that add texture. The overall rhythm is even and readable, while the distressed contouring introduces subtle variation across letters and numerals.
Well-suited for packaging, labels, posters, and cover design where a tactile, printed texture is desirable. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or short-to-medium text passages when you want a vintage, workbench feel without sacrificing basic readability. Best used where the distressed contouring can be appreciated—especially in display sizes and bold typographic blocks.
The texture and softened, imperfect edges give the font a lived-in, analog character—evoking printed ephemera, old forms, and utilitarian signage. It feels approachable and workmanlike rather than refined, with a touch of vintage grit that reads as honest and tactile.
The design appears intended to mimic worn letterpress or stamped type, combining classic serif construction with controlled roughness to create an authentic, aged print impression. It aims to deliver a dependable text voice while adding character through surface texture and slightly uneven edges.
Uppercase shapes are strong and straightforward, while lowercase retains clear, familiar structures; the distressed treatment is consistent enough to hold together in paragraphs. Numerals share the same ink-worn finish, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed text. The texture becomes a key stylistic feature, so very small sizes or low-resolution output may reduce clarity as the rough edges visually thicken.