Distressed Panu 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, playful, handmade, retro, grungy, casual, textured impact, print wear, handmade feel, display emphasis, rounded, chunky, worn, blotchy, inked.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and an intentionally uneven silhouette. Letterforms show rough, distressed edges and mottled interior voids that resemble imperfect inking or worn printing, creating a lively texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Counters are generally open but irregular, terminals are blunt and soft, and curves feel slightly swollen, giving the alphabet a friendly, hand-cut rhythm. Figures are sturdy and simple with the same scuffed texture, maintaining strong presence at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also works well for stickers, merchandise graphics, event promos, and themed designs that want a casual, analog print vibe.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a nostalgic, analog feel. Its roughened texture adds a mischievous, DIY character that reads as handcrafted and slightly messy rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice while simulating the character of worn ink and imperfect reproduction. Its irregular edges and blotchy counters suggest an emphasis on texture and personality over precision, aiming for instant visual flavor in titles and branding accents.
Texture and edge wear vary from glyph to glyph, which enhances the handmade impression but can create a darker, more compact look in dense settings. The distressed interiors are a defining feature and become more apparent as sizes increase or when used in high-contrast color combinations.