Distressed Muba 13 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A distressed, typewriter-like serif with roughened contours and irregular inking that creates a mottled, worn print texture. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with sturdy stems, compact serifs, and slightly uneven stroke terminals that feel stamped rather than drawn. Counters stay mostly open and readable, but the edges show consistent erosion and blotting, producing small notches and thickened spots across the alphabet. Spacing and rhythm are moderately even while preserving the mechanical, imperfect impression typical of aged impressions or over-inked strikes.
This face works best for display and short-to-medium text where texture is part of the message—posters, book covers, title cards, and themed editorial pull quotes. It can also add character to packaging, labels, and branding that benefits from an aged, tactile print voice. For dense body copy, the rough edges and ink spread are most effective when paired with generous leading and careful contrast control.
The overall tone is gritty and analog, evoking old documents, crime fiction ephemera, and weathered signage. Its textured irregularity adds tension and atmosphere, balancing legibility with a sense of wear and urgency.
The design appears intended to mimic a worn mechanical print—like a repeatedly used typewriter ribbon or distressed letterpress—while maintaining clear, classic serif structures. The goal is to deliver immediate period texture and atmosphere without sacrificing overall readability.
The distress pattern is pervasive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive “printed-through-use” feel. The sample text shows the texture building into a darker, more assertive color at larger sizes, while still keeping recognizable silhouettes and a steady baseline.