Distressed Nuras 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, rustic, handmade, worn, folkloric, casual, distressed print, handmade feel, vintage texture, thematic display, rustic branding, rough edge, dry brush, uneven stroke, textured, organic.
A textured, hand-rendered roman with irregular outlines and subtly uneven stroke weight, as if made with a dry brush or rough ink on absorbent paper. The shapes are generally upright with simple construction, but edges are chipped and wavy, creating a consistent worn print effect across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Counters stay fairly open and proportions are straightforward, while small variations in curve smoothness, joins, and terminals keep the rhythm lively and imperfect. The numerals match the same distressed finish and slightly varied widths, reinforcing a handmade, analog feel.
This face suits display roles where a tactile, worn impression is desirable—posters, labels, menus, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes, signage, or themed branding where legibility is important but a clean finish is not the goal.
The overall tone feels rustic and informal, suggesting something printed by hand, weathered by time, or pulled from a well-used press. It reads as approachable and characterful rather than polished, with a gentle vintage/folk sensibility that can also skew spooky or adventurous depending on context.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-inked lettering and distressed printing, combining familiar roman forms with deliberate edge wear to create an analog, lived-in character that remains readable at typical display sizes.
In continuous text the texture remains prominent, with occasional darker blots and roughened terminals that add personality. The distressed edge treatment is strong enough to be a defining feature, so it will be most effective when that grit is meant to be seen rather than minimized.