Distressed Fadi 13 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids branding, craft labels, playful, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, organic, handmade feel, playful display, casual branding, textured print, rounded, brushy, textured, imperfect, bouncy.
A condensed, hand-drawn sans with thick strokes and rounded terminals, showing subtle wobble in verticals and a lightly irregular, brush-like edge. Counters are compact and often slightly asymmetrical, and several joins show a soft, pooled-ink feel rather than crisp geometry. The overall rhythm is lively with small variations in stroke width and character widths, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, marker/brush-pen texture while maintaining clear letterforms.
Works well for short headlines and subheads where a personable, hand-rendered voice is desired—posters, craft and food packaging, café menus, greeting cards, and playful brand marks. The condensed proportions help fit more characters into tight spaces, while the textured stroke quality adds warmth in display sizes.
The font reads friendly and informal, with a charming homemade energy and a slightly scruffy texture that suggests quick lettering or worn print. Its narrow stance and tall proportions add a spirited, animated tone suited to lighthearted messaging and expressive titles.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush or marker lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish, balancing legibility with an organic, distressed texture. The goal appears to be a friendly display face that feels human-made rather than mechanically typeset.
Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable, and punctuation/dots are rounded and slightly irregular, reinforcing the handmade texture. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed pattern and remain legible, with mild idiosyncrasies that contribute to the distressed character without becoming chaotic.