Distressed Sene 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Billboard' by Fenotype, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, 'Adhesive Letters JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Double D NF' by Nick's Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promos, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, punchy, impact, tactile print, informal charm, vintage flavor, diy texture, blobby, rounded, chunky, roughened, inked.
A compact, heavy display face built from chunky, rounded forms and short, stout proportions. Strokes are largely monoline in feel, but with visible wobble and irregularities that create a stamped/printed texture; counters and terminals show roughened edges and small ink-like bite marks. Curves are swollen and soft, joins are simplified, and spacing is slightly uneven, producing an organic rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, condensed silhouette with a sturdy baseline presence and intentionally imperfect contours.
Well suited for attention-grabbing headlines in posters, flyers, and social graphics where a rough, hand-pressed feel is desired. It also works effectively on packaging, labels, and merchandise (stickers, tees) that benefit from a bold, tactile imprint. In short phrases it can add character to branding for casual food, games, kids-oriented projects, or retro-themed campaigns.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, with a tactile, DIY character that reads like ink pressed onto paper. Its friendly roundness keeps it approachable, while the distressed texture adds grit and attitude, evoking vintage packaging, posters, and playful horror or comic signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint while preserving an intentionally imperfect, inked texture. Its rounded geometry and distressed edges aim to balance friendliness with grit, creating a display voice that feels handmade and vintage-inspired rather than sleek or corporate.
Texture is present even at headline sizes, so the face benefits from generous tracking and solid contrast against clean backgrounds. The distressed detailing becomes busier as sizes shrink, so it functions best as a display cut rather than for extended reading.