Distressed Yako 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, editorial, film titles, book covers, vintage, mechanical, gritty, utilitarian, noir, typewriter mimic, aged print, retro tone, documentary feel, typewriter, slab serif, inked, roughened, textured.
A monospaced, italic slab-serif design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a pronounced, typewriter-like rhythm. Letterforms sit on a consistent width with compact curves, straight-sided bowls, and squared terminals that read as inked impressions rather than polished outlines. Edges are intentionally roughened and slightly irregular, creating a worn print texture while maintaining clear, consistent structure across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for display and short-to-medium text where a textured, typewritten voice is desirable—such as posters, packaging labels, editorial pull quotes, and title treatments. It also fits projects aiming for a period or documentary feel, where the distressed texture can add atmosphere without fully sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, with the scuffed texture adding a gritty, archival character. It evokes utilitarian documents, stamped forms, and retro correspondence, balancing readability with a deliberately imperfect, lived-in finish.
The design appears intended to mimic an old typewriter or impact-printed italic with a deliberately worn, ink-bleed texture. Its consistent spacing and sturdy slab construction suggest a functional base that’s been stylized to look aged and imperfect for thematic impact.
The italic slant is steady and uniform, supporting forward motion without becoming cursive. Counters remain fairly open for a textured face, and the slab-like terminals help keep shapes legible even as the distressed outline introduces visual noise.