Distressed Robot 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Saveur Sans' and 'Saveur Sans Round' by Arkitype, 'Klik' by Fenotype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, apparel, playful, handmade, rugged, friendly, retro, add texture, retro feel, handmade look, display impact, chunky, rounded, blunt, textured, imperfect.
A chunky sans with soft, rounded corners and blunt terminals, set with a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes are heavy and generally uniform, but the outlines show subtle wobble and small internal nicks that read like worn ink or rough printing. Counters are generous and simple, helping the letters stay open despite the heavy weight, while small idiosyncrasies (like varied curve tension and slightly irregular joins) reinforce a hand-cut, imperfect finish.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, titles, packaging, labels, and brand marks where texture is desirable. It can also suit apparel graphics and event promotions, especially when paired with simple layouts that let the roughened shapes remain legible.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a tactile, analog roughness that feels crafted rather than polished. Its worn texture adds a vintage, poster-like grit without turning harsh, keeping the mood friendly and informal.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, friendly sans silhouette with an intentionally worn, print-made texture—evoking hand-printed signage and vintage ephemera while staying clear enough for attention-grabbing display use.
The distressed detailing appears consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, suggesting an intentionally weathered surface rather than random noise. The uppercase set reads particularly solid and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps the same softness and weight for a cohesive voice in mixed-case settings.