Distressed Jesa 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Azbuka' and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, 'Double D NF' by Nick's Fonts, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, apparel, gritty, retro, handmade, rugged, playful, impact, texture, vintage print, handmade feel, attitude, blotchy, inky, roughened, chiselled, chunky.
A heavy, all-caps-forward display face with chunky, compact forms and irregular, roughened contours. Strokes appear inked or stamped, with uneven edges, small nicks, and occasional interior speckling that creates a worn print texture. Counters are generally tight and squarish, terminals are blunt, and the overall silhouette favors sturdy verticals and blocky curves. Spacing feels intentionally inconsistent in a way that reinforces an analog, distressed rhythm while remaining legible at larger sizes.
Works best for bold headlines, event posters, merch graphics, and packaging where a rough, tactile print feel is desired. It also suits short brand marks or label-style compositions, especially when paired with simpler body text to keep long passages readable.
The texture and blunt shapes give a gritty, poster-ready tone that reads as handmade and slightly rebellious. It evokes aged printing, rubber stamps, or worn wood/metal type, balancing toughness with a lively, imperfect charm.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a worn, analog texture—suggesting stamped or letterpress-like printing—while keeping letterforms simple and sturdy enough for quick recognition. The irregularities appear purposeful, aiming to add character and attitude rather than precision.
Uppercase forms are dominant and visually cohesive, while lowercase and numerals carry the same rough edge treatment for consistent texture across mixed-case settings. The distressed detailing is pronounced, so the face is best used where the texture can be seen rather than in small UI or dense paragraphs.