Distressed Lehi 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: period props, posters, title cards, editorial accents, packaging, typewriter, gritty, analog, retro, noir, aged print, typewriter feel, authenticity, atmosphere, texture-first, roughened, blotchy, inked, worn, textured.
A distressed, typewriter-like serif with roughened outlines and ink-trap blotting that suggests uneven inking or worn metal type. The letterforms are sturdy and fairly open, with short, slabby serifs and slightly softened corners, while edges show consistent nicks, bulges, and occasional thin gaps. Overall spacing feels generous and the rhythm is lively, with subtle per-glyph irregularities that keep text from looking mechanically perfect.
Best suited for headlines, title treatments, posters, and themed graphics where a vintage document or stamped/typed look is desired. It also works well for short editorial accents, packaging, and period-style props where texture is a feature rather than a flaw.
The texture and uneven impression evoke analog printing, archived documents, and crime-noir paperwork. It reads as practical and utilitarian, but with a gritty, lived-in character that brings immediacy and atmosphere rather than polish.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of typewritten or letterpress text after wear—imperfect edges, uneven ink spread, and a slightly battered silhouette—while remaining clear enough for punchy display and atmospheric body-sized snippets.
In longer passages the distressed contour remains consistent, producing a cohesive “worn page” feel. The numerals and uppercase maintain the same rugged ink behavior as the lowercase, helping mixed content look unified.