Distressed Vifa 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, album art, handmade, playful, grunge, casual, expressive, handmade look, rough texture, diy energy, display impact, brushy, textured, rough, inked, chunky.
A hand-drawn, brush-ink style with thick strokes, slightly uneven widths, and visibly ragged edges that suggest dry-brush drag and irregular ink deposit. Letterforms are simplified and compact, with rounded corners, occasional tapering terminals, and small quirks in bowls and joins that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters are generally open and sturdy, while the overall spacing feels tight and informal, emphasizing a dense, marker-like color on the page.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where the rough texture and bold presence can be appreciated, such as posters, event flyers, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a handmade edge. It also works well for album art and editorial openers where an expressive, printed-by-hand impression is desirable.
The font conveys an energetic, handmade attitude with a scrappy, street-poster feel. Its rough texture and bouncy forms read as approachable and spontaneous, with a lightly rebellious, DIY tone rather than polished refinement.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering and worn ink edges, balancing bold legibility with deliberate imperfection. The goal appears to be an expressive display face that feels human-made and slightly distressed, adding texture and attitude to titles and prominent messaging.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same brushy construction and maintain consistent texture across the set, making the type feel cohesive even with intentional irregularities. Numerals follow the same informal, painted logic, prioritizing character over strict uniformity.