Distressed Lese 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts; 'Helvetica', 'Helvetica Hebrew', 'Helvetica Thai', and 'Helvetica World' by Linotype; 'H Central' by MacCampus; and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, signage, rugged, handmade, casual, vintage, energetic, handcrafted look, textured display, retro punch, informal impact, rough edge, brushy, inked, slanted, chunky.
This is a heavy, right-slanted sans with an irregular, brush-and-ink construction. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with softly jagged edges and occasional swelling that suggests dry-brush or worn printing. Counters are generally open and uncomplicated, while terminals are blunt and organic rather than sharply cut. Widths vary noticeably across glyphs, creating a lively, hand-set rhythm; the overall silhouette stays compact and sturdy with a straightforward, readable structure.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging labels, and merchandise where texture and attitude are an asset. It can work for brief callouts or subheads, but the heavy color and rough edges make it less ideal for long-form reading or small UI text.
The face conveys a rough, handmade confidence—informal, punchy, and a bit gritty. Its texture reads like stamped signage or quickly painted lettering, giving it an energetic, workwear-like character with a subtle retro feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered look with built-in texture—capturing the feel of brushed paint or imperfect print to add immediacy and character to display typography.
In text, the slant and variable letter widths create strong forward motion and a dense color on the page. The distressed edge treatment is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, adding texture without fully breaking legibility at display sizes.