Distressed Uhbi 1 is a bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social graphics, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, expressive, handmade look, analog texture, display impact, casual scripting, brushy, textured, organic, painterly, roughened.
A brush-script style with chunky, ink-rich strokes and pronounced texture throughout, as if printed from a dry brush or worn marker. Letterforms are generally upright with lively, uneven stroke edges, occasional interior voids, and visible tapering at stroke ends. The shapes show a mix of rounded and slightly angular joins, creating a natural, hand-drawn rhythm with small inconsistencies that feel intentional. Lowercase proportions read compact with a modest x-height, while capitals are tall and attention-getting; overall spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade character.
Well-suited for short display settings where its texture and stroke personality can be appreciated—posters, covers, signage, packaging, and brand marks with a handmade or craft-forward direction. It also works well for social graphics and pull quotes where a lively, tactile script look is desired.
The font projects an informal, crafty tone—confident and energetic without feeling polished or corporate. Its rough ink texture suggests analog making, giving headlines a warm, human presence and a bit of grit that can feel outdoorsy or artisanal.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering with an intentionally weathered ink look, balancing legibility with expressive irregularity. The goal appears to be a friendly, handcrafted display voice that adds texture and movement to simple layouts.
Texture is a defining feature: counters and bowls often show subtle speckling and uneven fill, which becomes more apparent at larger sizes. Curves and terminals retain a brushlike taper that helps maintain motion in words while keeping individual letters distinct.