Distressed Alza 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, handmade, expressive, vintage, rustic, casual, brush lettering, handmade feel, vintage texture, display impact, brush script, dry brush, textured, rough edges, slanted.
A slanted brush-script design with energetic, calligraphic stroke flow and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms show a dry-brush texture with broken edges, slight ink pooling, and occasional interior speckling that gives the strokes a worn, printed feel. The glyphs are generally narrow with compact counters and tapered terminals, while capitals lean toward simplified, loopless constructions that read as painted rather than formally penned. Overall rhythm is lively and uneven in a deliberate way, with small variations in stroke texture and width that enhance the hand-rendered character.
Best suited to short display settings where its textured brush strokes can be appreciated: branding accents, product packaging, poster titles, social media graphics, and apparel or sticker-style slogans. It can work for brief lines of text, but the distressed texture and tight, slanted rhythm are most effective at larger sizes and with comfortable spacing.
The font conveys an informal, handmade tone that feels vintage and craft-oriented, like signage or packaging done with a textured brush. Its roughened marks add warmth and approachability while keeping a bold, confident gesture.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a dry, worn application—capturing the spontaneity of hand-painted type while adding a distressed finish for character and grit.
Uppercase forms are relatively restrained compared to the more fluid lowercase, which helps headings feel punchy without becoming overly ornate. Numerals maintain the same brushed, slightly distressed texture, making them consistent for display use alongside text.