Distressed Uhgo 13 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, headlines, quotes, handwritten, expressive, rustic, casual, vintage, handmade look, gritty texture, display emphasis, vintage feel, brushy, dry stroke, textured, spiky terminals, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with sharp, tapered entries and exits and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show dry-brush texture and small breaks, producing an intentionally rough, worn edge that varies from letter to letter. Forms are narrow and upright in structure despite the forward slant, with compact counters and a tight, lively rhythm. Uppercase letters read as simplified, script-like caps with occasional loops and hooked terminals, while lowercase shapes stay small and quick, relying on angled stems, teardrop turns, and occasional descenders for distinction. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open, gestural construction and uneven stroke endings.
Works best where a handmade, textured script is desired—display headlines, short phrases, packaging callouts, café or boutique branding, event posters, and quote graphics. The gritty stroke texture can add character to titles and logos, especially on uncoated or craft-like backgrounds where the distressed detail complements the surface.
The overall tone feels informal and human, like quick lettering made with a slightly running brush. The roughened texture adds a gritty, handcrafted character that can suggest vintage signage, DIY craft, or weathered print. It balances elegance from the calligraphic contrast with an intentionally imperfect, energetic edge.
Designed to emulate fast brush lettering with a deliberately weathered imprint, combining calligraphic contrast and a narrow, agile silhouette. The intent appears to be expressive display use, prioritizing personality and texture over uniform, bookish regularity.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that reinforces the hand-drawn feel; some characters are more open while others tuck tightly, creating a lively color in text. The texture and thin hairlines are most visible at smaller joins and terminals, where the stroke looks scuffed or lightly scratched.