Distressed Atli 6 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, handmade, expressive, vintage, casual, rustic, handwritten feel, brush calligraphy, textured character, display impact, brushy, textured, scratchy, spontaneous, dynamic.
A slanted brush-script with high-contrast strokes that alternate between thick, pressure-heavy downstrokes and fine, tapered hairlines. Letterforms are loosely connected in text, with a lively rhythm and slightly irregular stroke edges that read as ink drag or dry-brush texture. Capitals are tall and gestural with occasional looped or swashed entrances, while lowercase forms stay compact and quick, keeping counters small and terminals sharply tapered. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with simplified shapes and pointed finishes.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing text such as logos, product labels, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It’s also well-suited to quote cards and event collateral where a handmade, brush-lettered voice is desired, especially at larger sizes where the texture and tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels personal and energetic, like fast marker lettering or a roughened brush signature. Its textured finish adds a worn, tactile character that leans artisanal and slightly retro, suitable for designs that want warmth and human presence rather than polish.
Designed to emulate quick brush calligraphy with visible texture and pressure variation, prioritizing expressive movement and a handcrafted feel. The set aims to deliver a distinctive, informal script voice for display typography rather than neutral reading text.
Spacing and joins are intentionally inconsistent in small ways, which enhances the hand-rendered look but also makes long passages feel more decorative than typographic. The slant and strong stroke contrast give it a clear directional flow, especially in mixed-case words and headline settings.