Distressed Roned 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linear Grotesk' by Designova and 'Peter' by Vibrant Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, industrial, rugged, sporty, authoritative, vintage, impact, ruggedness, vintage wear, signage, athletic feel, octagonal, chamfered, stencil-like, blocky, roughened.
A heavy, blocky display face built from straight strokes and crisp chamfered corners, giving many glyphs an octagonal, sign-like silhouette. Curves are minimized and often faceted, with squared terminals and broad, even strokes that keep counters relatively open for the weight. A consistent distressed treatment introduces small chips, scuffs, and uneven interior cut-ins across many letters and numerals, creating a worn print texture while preserving legibility. Uppercase forms feel compact and sturdy, while the lowercase carries the same angular logic with simplified bowls and short extenders, producing a tight, punchy rhythm in text.
Works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, logos, and badges where the angular construction and worn texture can read clearly. It also suits sports-themed branding, merchandise, and rugged packaging or label designs that benefit from an industrial, timeworn voice.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a workshop-and-stenciled signage energy that reads assertive and no-nonsense. The abrasion and chipping add a lived-in, vintage grit that suggests hard use, machinery, and outdoor wear rather than polished corporate refinement.
The design appears intended to combine an athletic, faceted block-letter foundation with a deliberately weathered surface to evoke authenticity and physical wear. It aims for maximum presence at display sizes while retaining enough clarity for brief text in promotional or branding contexts.
Several characters lean into athletic/jersey-style geometry (notably the faceted round letters and numerals), while the distress varies slightly from glyph to glyph, enhancing the handmade or screen-printed impression. The figures are especially bold and emblematic, with strong, angular outlines suited to large-scale setting.