Distressed Itbiz 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, gritty, playful, handmade, retro, rowdy, simulate wear, add texture, diy feel, vintage print, roughened, blotchy, inked, organic, chunky.
A heavy, compact display face with irregular, hand-inked contours and visibly rough edges. Strokes are thick with subtle contrast and frequent wobble, creating a stamped or brush-pressed impression. Counters are uneven and occasionally speckled with small voids, reinforcing a worn print texture. Overall rhythm is lively and inconsistent in a deliberate way, with slightly varied widths and shapes across glyphs while maintaining a sturdy, readable silhouette.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text where texture can be a feature rather than a distraction—posters, headlines, and display copy for packaging or labels. It also works well for entertainment and event materials, album or merch graphics, and any design needing a rough, handmade print feel.
The font conveys a scrappy, energetic tone—part handmade poster, part distressed print. Its rough texture and uneven curves feel casual and mischievous, lending an immediate DIY attitude and a slightly vintage, analog grit.
Likely designed to simulate imperfect ink coverage and worn letterforms while keeping strong, compact shapes for display readability. The goal appears to be a lively, analog look that feels printed or hand-rendered rather than mechanically precise.
Round forms like O/Q and numerals show pronounced edge chipping and ink breakup, while straighter letters retain blunt, softened terminals rather than sharp corners. The lowercase stays simple and sturdy (single-storey forms where applicable), helping maintain legibility despite the distressed texture.