Distressed Kypi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, album art, grunge, typewriter, hand-inked, raw, vintage, distressed print, analog texture, utilitarian display, rough signage, blotchy, textured, ragged, worn, punchy.
A condensed, all-purpose sans with blocky, slightly rounded forms and heavily distressed outlines. Strokes keep a largely consistent thickness, but the edges are uneven and pitted, as if stamped or printed on absorbent paper, creating small nicks, blobs, and irregular shoulders. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly clogged by the texture, while the overall construction remains straightforward and upright with a simple, utilitarian rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share a sturdy, no-nonsense skeleton; numerals follow the same blunt, stamped feel.
Works well for short-to-medium display copy where texture is desirable: posters, album covers, apparel graphics, packaging, and product labels. It can also suit props, signage, and editorial pull quotes when a worn print or stamped look is needed; for body text, larger sizes and generous spacing will preserve legibility.
The texture and uneven perimeter give the face a gritty, analog personality—suggesting worn equipment, rough printing, and handmade labeling. It reads as practical and tough rather than refined, with a subtly retro, workshop-like attitude that feels immediate and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, condensed workhorse lettershape while overlaying a deliberately worn, printed texture. It aims to evoke the look of aged stamping, rough letterpress, or distressed ink coverage without drifting into highly decorative letterforms.
In running text, the distressed perimeter becomes a strong visual feature, adding noise and color to the line. The roughness is consistent across glyphs, which helps the style feel intentional rather than accidental, but the texture can reduce clarity at small sizes or in dense settings.