Distressed Idpe 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, apparel, rugged, punchy, playful, energetic, handmade, handmade feel, vintage wear, print texture, bold impact, brushy, roughened, inky, textured, slanted.
A heavy, right-slanted display face with brush-like construction and visibly roughened contours. Strokes show uneven edges, ink breakup, and small interior voids that mimic dry-brush or worn print, while overall letterforms remain compact and legible. Terminals are mostly blunt and tapered rather than crisply finished, and curves (notably in C, O, S) keep a slightly squashed, hand-pressed feel. Spacing and widths vary by character, reinforcing an organic rhythm rather than a mechanically uniform texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, event titles, product packaging, bold branding marks, and apparel graphics. It also works well for pull quotes or section headers where a handcrafted, distressed voice is desired, especially when set with ample size and spacing to let the texture read.
The font conveys a gritty, energetic attitude—like bold hand-lettering printed with imperfect ink or stamped through a textured surface. Its rough texture adds personality and movement, giving headlines a lively, slightly rebellious tone without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to simulate bold, italicized brush lettering with deliberate wear and ink irregularities, delivering a handcrafted look while preserving strong, readable silhouettes. It prioritizes expressive texture and momentum for display applications over pristine, text-focused refinement.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps a simplified, workmanlike feel with strong silhouettes and minimal delicate detailing. Numerals match the same rugged, brushed texture and maintain clear differentiation at display sizes. The texture is prominent enough that small sizes may lose some crispness, but it adds authenticity at medium-to-large settings.