Distressed Tehi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, craft branding, headlines, handmade, rustic, playful, folksy, quirky, handmade feel, tactile texture, casual display, thematic branding, rough edges, organic, textured, uneven baseline, soft corners.
A hand-drawn roman with slightly uneven stroke widths and gently wobbly outlines, creating a textured, lived-in surface along stems and curves. Proportions are generally straightforward and readable, but the letterforms show intentional irregularities in joins, terminals, and curves that keep the rhythm casual rather than rigid. Counters are open and moderately sized, while curves (notably in round letters) feel subtly flattened or asymmetrical, reinforcing the handmade character. Numerals follow the same organic construction, with varied curvature and lightly roughened terminals.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a handmade, tactile feel is desirable—such as posters, packaging, café or market branding, book covers, and themed signage. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads when you want warmth and texture to lead the visual tone.
The font conveys a warm, crafty tone—more personal than polished—suggesting brush/marker or rough print texture rather than mechanical precision. Its irregular edges and friendly shapes give it an approachable, slightly whimsical voice that feels human and informal.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect, hand-rendered lettering with a lightly distressed edge, balancing clear letter recognition with organic irregularity. It prioritizes character and texture over strict geometric consistency, aiming for a natural, human-made impression in display settings.
In text, the texture becomes a consistent grain across lines, adding personality without collapsing legibility. The cap and lowercase pairing reads like a unified, hand-rendered set, with mild inconsistencies that add charm and authenticity rather than distraction.