Distressed Fape 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; 'FF Good' by FontFont; 'Molde' by Letritas; 'Franklin Gothic' by Linotype; and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, handmade, grungy, retro, comic, tactile print feel, playful display, retro novelty, handmade character, rounded, chunky, blobby, inked, speckled.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky, softly inflated forms and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are compact and irregular, and many glyphs show speckled voids and uneven interior texture that mimic imperfect inking or worn print. Terminals are blunt and bulbous, curves are generously radiused, and the overall rhythm is bouncy with slightly inconsistent shapes and widths that enhance the handmade feel.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headers, product packaging, labels, and merch graphics where the textured fill can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, event promos, and whimsical editorial callouts, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The font communicates a fun, mischievous tone with a touch of grit—like playful lettering stamped or printed on rough stock. Its bubbly silhouettes feel friendly and informal, while the distressed texture adds a nostalgic, tactile edge.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, cartoon-like display voice while adding a worn, ink-printed texture for personality and tactility. Its irregularities and speckling suggest a deliberate “imperfect print” aesthetic aimed at expressive, attention-grabbing typography.
At larger sizes the interior speckling reads as deliberate texture; at smaller sizes it may visually fill in and reduce clarity in tight counters. The figures are bold and characterful, matching the rounded, organic construction of the letters.