Distressed Yiju 11 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, merchandise, album art, grungy, handmade, casual, rugged, playful, handmade texture, analog print, casual impact, rugged display, brushy, textured, irregular, rough-edged, inked.
A rough, hand-rendered display face with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven contours. Letterforms are mostly upright with compact proportions, but widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. Terminals are blunt and soft, edges appear worn or dry-brushed, and bowls/counters are somewhat tight and organically shaped. The overall color is dense and dark, with consistent stroke presence and subtle wobble that reads like printed ink from a textured tool.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where texture is an asset: posters, packaging callouts, apparel graphics, album/playlist art, and event promotions. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes when you want an informal, tactile voice, but the distressed edges favor larger sizes over fine text settings.
The texture and irregular outlines give the font an earthy, DIY tone—friendly rather than polished. It suggests spontaneity and tactility, with a slightly gritty, poster-like energy that can feel both playful and raw.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted or marker lettering with natural wobble and dry-ink texture, delivering an expressive, imperfect look that feels crafted and analog.
Capitals carry a simple, blocky construction with softened corners, while lowercase forms lean toward single-story, handwritten simplicity. Numerals match the same rough texture and weight, keeping a cohesive “inked” feel across letters and figures. The distressed edges are prominent enough to be a defining feature, especially at larger sizes.