Distressed Numap 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, labels, handmade, vintage, quirky, rustic, expressive, handcrafted feel, aged print, expressive display, informal voice, brushy, rough-edged, inked, wiry, organic.
A handwritten, ink-and-brush display face with visibly irregular outlines and slightly frayed edges, as if made with a dry pen or rough printing. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation and frequent tapering terminals, with subtly uneven joins and occasional wobble that keeps the rhythm lively. Letter widths vary noticeably, and proportions are mixed: round forms are open and airy while verticals can be narrow and tall. The lowercase is delicate and condensed with small counters, while the capitals are larger, simpler, and more poster-like, creating a pronounced case contrast within the same style.
Works best in display settings where the rough, hand-inked texture can be appreciated—posters, product packaging, labels, menus, and editorial headlines. It can also add character to short pull quotes or chapter openers, but extended small-size reading may feel busy due to the distressed contours and tight lowercase.
The overall tone feels artisanal and slightly weathered, evoking hand-lettered signage, old labels, and printed ephemera. Its irregularity reads as human and expressive rather than polished, with a playful, slightly eccentric character that suits informal or story-driven contexts.
The design appears intended to mimic informal brush lettering with a lightly worn print feel, balancing bold, legible capitals with a more calligraphic, wiry lowercase to create a handcrafted, vintage-leaning voice.
In continuous text the texture becomes speckled and lively due to the rough edges and narrow lowercase; larger sizes emphasize the brushy contrast and individual letter personality. Numerals are similarly hand-drawn, with uneven curves and tapered strokes that match the alphabet.