Distressed Mubo 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, labels, vintage, rugged, hand-inked, old-world, gritty, evoke age, add texture, period tone, analog print, rough edges, weathered, printlike, organic, textured.
A compact serif letterform with narrow proportions, firm vertical stress, and modest stroke modulation. Terminals and serifs are short and bracketed, but they’re rendered with rough, uneven contours that mimic worn metal type or heavy ink spread. Counters stay fairly open for a distressed face, while outer edges show consistent chipping and wobble that gives the texture a controlled, repeatable rhythm. Numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy, slightly compressed stance, with small irregularities that read as deliberate printing artifacts rather than casual handwriting.
Best suited to display typography where texture is meant to be seen: posters, book covers, title cards, packaging, and label-style branding. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want a historic, rough-printed voice, but it’s most effective when given enough size and contrast to show the worn details.
The overall tone feels archival and utilitarian—like aged presswork, old labels, or period documents that have been handled and reprinted. Its roughness adds grit and character without tipping into chaos, creating a dependable “found” aesthetic with a subtly ominous, antique flavor.
The design appears intended to evoke the feel of aged letterpress or distressed display type while keeping traditional serif structure and legible proportions. It balances classic forms with controlled roughening to provide atmosphere and authenticity for themed, period, or gritty editorial work.
The distress pattern is present on nearly every stroke, suggesting a consistent texture system rather than random noise. At display sizes the ragged perimeter becomes a key feature; at smaller sizes the texture may visually merge, producing a darker, inkier color.