Distressed Uhke 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, album art, handmade, rustic, quirky, expressive, crafty, handmade feel, organic texture, display impact, informal voice, brushy, textured, uneven, tapered, spiky.
A condensed, hand-rendered display face with brush-like strokes and visibly irregular contours. Letterforms show high stroke contrast with frequent tapered terminals, occasional blunt ends, and slight wavering along stems as if drawn with a dry brush or ink that catches the paper. Curves are narrow and somewhat angular in their turning points, with lively, inconsistent widths across characters that create a broken, organic rhythm. Counters are tight and openings can be pinched, reinforcing a compact, vertical silhouette while maintaining a distinctly handcrafted texture.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its textured strokes can be appreciated: posters, headlines, product packaging, café menus, and brand marks with a handmade sensibility. It can add character to editorial pull quotes or social graphics, especially at larger sizes where the rough edges and tapered terminals remain clear.
The overall tone feels informal and artisan, with a slightly weathered edge that suggests craft labeling, indie posters, or handmade signage. Its quirky irregularities read as human and spontaneous rather than polished, giving text a lively, personal voice. The condensed build adds urgency and punch, while the rough stroke behavior keeps it casual and expressive.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with imperfect ink coverage and natural stroke taper, prioritizing personality and texture over uniform typography. Its condensed proportions and punchy contrast suggest it was built to deliver strong visual presence in titles and thematic display settings.
Caps and lowercase share the same hand-drawn logic, but the set leans strongly toward display use where texture and personality are assets. Numerals follow the same brushy construction and vary in width and stroke finish, helping them blend naturally into headline settings.