Distressed Tode 6 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial, rugged, vintage, industrial, assertive, handmade, add grit, evoke vintage, maximize impact, suggest print wear, slab serif, rounded corners, blunt terminals, ink spread, weathered.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif design with compact proportions and sturdy, blocky construction. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with short, squared serifs and subtly rounded corners that keep the shapes from feeling brittle. The outlines show deliberate irregularities—soft nicks, slight notches, and uneven edges—creating a worn print or stamped look. Counters are relatively tight and the overall spacing reads dense, giving the face strong color in headlines and short lines.
Best suited to display typography where strong impact and texture are desired, such as posters, bold editorial headings, album or event graphics, labels, and packaging. It also works well for signage-style treatments and brand marks that benefit from a stamped, timeworn presence.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone with a retro utilitarian feel. Its distressed surface suggests age, abrasion, or imperfect reproduction, which adds grit and character while keeping the letterforms straightforward and legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed slab-serif silhouette with a controlled distressed finish, evoking robust printed ephemera and rugged signage while maintaining clear, high-contrast letter recognition in large sizes.
The uppercase has a particularly compact, poster-like stance, while the lowercase and numerals carry the same sturdy slabs and roughened edges for consistent texture across mixed-case settings. The distressing appears integrated into the contours rather than random splatter, so the texture reads as controlled wear.