Distressed Sete 6 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Floki' by LetterMaker, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, 'MC Goshco' and 'Rydero' by Maulana Creative, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, labels, gritty, playful, rowdy, diy, retro, add texture, signal toughness, look handmade, grab attention, evoke print, chunky, rugged, textured, worn, blunt serifs.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky letterforms and a strongly textured silhouette. Strokes are blunt and mostly straight-sided, with occasional bulges and nicks that create a worn, stamped, or dry-brush impression. Counters are relatively small and irregular, and the overall rhythm feels intentionally uneven, with subtle variations in width and edge damage contributing to an analog, printed look.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, flyers, album or event graphics, and packaging where a rough, analog feel is desirable. It can work well for headlines, badges, labels, and theme-driven branding in music, streetwear, craft/DIY, or rustic and industrial contexts. Because the texture is prominent and counters are tight, it is likely most effective at medium-to-large sizes rather than long body copy.
This font conveys a loud, rough-and-ready attitude with a playful, slightly unruly energy. The distressed texture reads as handmade and imperfect, suggesting grit, noise, and a DIY sensibility rather than polish or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while adding a distressed, tactile surface that makes text feel physically printed or weathered. Its compact proportions and rugged edges prioritize personality and presence over smooth neutrality.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the distressed treatment is consistent, with frayed edges and occasional interior speckling that mimics ink breakup. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, blocky structure, and numerals match the same rugged, stamped character for cohesive display typography.