Distressed Ursa 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, event promos, handmade, rustic, casual, lively, raw, handmade feel, brush lettering, added texture, casual display, brushy, rough-edged, textured, organic, informal.
A slanted, brush-pen styled face with irregular, slightly jagged contours and visibly uneven stroke edges. Strokes show moderate contrast with occasional dry-brush thinning and thicker, blunt terminals, giving each letter a hand-painted, imperfect finish. The forms lean narrow and compact, with variable letter widths and lively rhythm; curves are soft and open while joins and corners retain a slightly scratchy texture. Numerals and capitals keep the same hand-drawn consistency, with small variations in stroke width and outline that read as intentional distress rather than noise.
Best suited to display use where the distressed brush texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, signage, social graphics, and punchy headlines. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, particularly in lifestyle, food, craft, or music contexts where an informal handmade voice is desirable.
The overall tone is casual and human, with a raw, crafty energy that feels personal and unpolished in a deliberate way. Its textured edges and brush motion suggest spontaneity and a DIY attitude, leaning more expressive than refined.
Likely designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a lightly worn or dry-ink imprint, balancing legibility with expressive texture. The goal appears to be an approachable, handcrafted look that feels authentic and energetic rather than polished or mechanical.
Spacing appears visually even in text, but the rough perimeter and changing stroke density create a dynamic color on the line. The italic slant and brush modulation add momentum, making the font feel animated and gestural, especially in mixed-case settings.