Distressed Nibed 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, editorial, vintage, rugged, utilitarian, gritty, handmade, add texture, evoke print, signal toughness, create authenticity, slab serif, inked, weathered, rough, blunt.
A heavy slab-serif design with blunt terminals, compact bowls, and a sturdy, workmanlike skeleton. The letterforms show irregular, uneven edges and slightly lumpy contours, as if pressed from worn type or printed with ink spread, creating a consistently distressed silhouette. Serifs are short and blocky, counters are relatively tight, and curves (notably in O, C, and S) feel slightly flattened, reinforcing a sturdy, poster-ready texture.
Works best for headlines, posters, and packaging where a tactile, worn-print voice is desirable. It also suits labels, signage, and editorial feature treatments that want a vintage-industrial or workshop feel, especially when paired with simple layouts that let the texture read clearly.
The overall tone is vintage and rugged, evoking worn print, workshop labels, and old utility signage. Its roughened edges add grit and tactility, giving text a handmade, imperfect honesty rather than polished refinement.
Likely designed to capture the character of aged slab-serif printing—sturdy forms with consistent wear—so designers can add instant grit and historical texture without sacrificing overall clarity.
In running text the distressing remains prominent, so the texture becomes part of the rhythm; this favors short passages and display sizes over dense, small typography. Numerals share the same battered imprint character, maintaining a cohesive, stamped look across mixed copy.