Distressed Anri 9 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, album art, handwritten, quirky, casual, indie, wiry, handmade feel, expressive tone, informal voice, textured display, monoline, scratchy, airy, loose, spiky.
A wiry handwritten face with monoline strokes, loose curves, and frequent angular turns that give the outlines a slightly scratchy, uneven edge. Proportions are tall and slender overall, with a noticeably small lowercase presence relative to the capitals and generous ascenders/descenders. Strokes taper subtly at terminals, counters stay open, and spacing feels hand-set rather than mechanically uniform, creating an uneven but readable rhythm in words and short lines.
Works best for display settings where its handwritten texture and narrow letterforms can add character—such as posters, titles, packaging accents, and cover typography. It also suits short pull quotes or captions when a casual, personal voice is desired, especially with ample tracking and line spacing.
The tone is informal and human, like quick ink notes or a lightly stylized journal hand. Its irregularities and narrow, upright-leaning forms add a restless, quirky energy that reads as indie and slightly eccentric rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, expressive pen hand while preserving enough structure for legibility in phrases. Its narrow build and irregular stroke behavior suggest a focus on mood and personality—adding a distressed, handmade edge to contemporary themed graphics.
Capitals carry much of the personality, mixing simple handwritten construction with occasional sharp joins (notably in diagonals and zig-zag forms). Numerals follow the same thin, penned logic, with open shapes and minimal decoration; overall texture stays airy, making the font feel light on the page even at larger sizes.