Distressed Unba 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, apparel, social media, handwritten, casual, energetic, rustic, expressive, handmade feel, casual impact, rough texture, quick lettering, brushy, textured, organic, sketchy, lively.
A slanted handwritten style with brush-pen construction and visibly textured edges. Strokes show modest contrast and frequent pressure variation, creating slightly tapered joins and occasional blobby terminals. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with quick, gestural curves and a loosely consistent rhythm. The texture and irregular outlines give the impression of dry brush or rough ink on toothy paper while remaining clearly legible at display sizes.
Works well for short headlines, pull quotes, packaging callouts, and brand marks that benefit from a handmade feel. The textured stroke and energetic slant make it particularly effective for posters, social graphics, and apparel graphics where an expressive, lived-in look is desirable.
The overall tone is informal and lively, with a human, imperfect texture that feels spontaneous and authentic. It suggests handmade signage or quick marker lettering—approachable rather than polished—adding a subtly gritty, worn-in character.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with natural pressure changes and a slightly distressed edge. Its goal is to deliver an authentic hand-rendered texture while keeping a coherent, readable alphabet for modern display typography.
Spacing feels naturally uneven in a handwritten way, and the stroke texture becomes a key part of the voice, especially in larger settings. Rounded forms (like O and 0) stay open and readable, while angular strokes and abrupt flicks add energy to capitals and numerals.