Distressed Urri 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, handmade, casual, rustic, energetic, organic, hand lettering, authenticity, texture, informality, brushy, textured, sketchy, expressive, dry-brush.
An expressive, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and lively stroke modulation. Letterforms show sharp tapers, occasional ink buildup at turns, and visibly uneven edges that suggest dry-brush texture and natural hand pressure. The rhythm is quick and slightly compressed, with varied character widths and open counters that keep the texture from becoming muddy. Capitals are taller and more gestural, while lowercase forms are compact and loop-driven, producing a cohesive handwritten flow.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where a handcrafted voice is desirable: branding marks, packaging labels, posters, menus, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a calmer sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone feels personal and spontaneous—like fast, confident lettering made with a slightly dry marker or brush. Its textured finish adds a handcrafted, workshop-like warmth that reads as approachable and informal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of modern brush lettering while adding a deliberately imperfect, tactile texture for a more artisanal presence. Its slanted, high-energy forms prioritize personality and motion over strict uniformity.
The texture is most noticeable on heavier strokes and at stroke endings, where ragged contours and bristly terminals create a worn, tactile look. Numerals and uppercase share the same calligraphic logic, helping mixed-content lines retain a consistent hand-lettered character.