Distressed Vibu 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, craft branding, handmade, gritty, playful, casual, folksy, handmade texture, vintage print, casual display, imperfect charm, rough edges, brushy, inked, organic, imperfect.
A compact, heavy, hand-rendered roman with softly irregular outlines and visibly worn edges. Strokes are mostly monoline in feel, with subtle swelling and tapering that suggests a marker or brush, plus occasional notch-like bite marks that create a distressed texture. The letters sit upright with simple, pared-back construction, rounded corners, and slightly uneven terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are generally open and legible, while spacing and widths vary modestly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, human-made cadence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where texture is a feature: posters, packaging callouts, product labels, café menus, event flyers, and playful branding systems. It can also work for brief paragraphs or quotes when you want a handmade, printed feel and are using generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is rugged and approachable, like handmade signage or printed ephemera that’s been handled and weathered. It reads friendly rather than aggressive, with a quirky, craft-forward character that feels casual and slightly rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-inked look with built-in wear, capturing the charm of imperfect printing and DIY lettering while staying readable. It prioritizes character and texture over precision, making it effective for themed, tactile visuals.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more personality through small idiosyncrasies and asymmetric details. Numerals share the same blunt, ink-worn finish, helping the set feel cohesive for display lines and short passages.