Distressed Holiz 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, halloween, game ui, posters, album covers, spooky, folkloric, handmade, grunge, quirky, handmade texture, aged print, spooky mood, expressive display, brushy, scratchy, jagged, inked, uneven.
A rough, hand-drawn display face with thin strokes that waver and taper like a dry brush or worn marker. Letterforms are loosely constructed with irregular curves, occasional sharp hooks, and frayed edges that create a distressed silhouette. Spacing and widths feel organically inconsistent, with slightly bouncy baseline behavior and simplified internal shapes that keep the texture prominent. Uppercase carries more angular, carved-like gestures, while lowercase is more casual and scribbly, with tall ascenders and small counters.
Best suited for display sizes where the distressed stroke texture can read clearly—titles, headers, and short phrases for horror, dark fantasy, and seasonal graphics. It can also work for game interfaces, packaging, or event posters when a handmade, gritty voice is desired.
The overall tone is eerie and storybook-like, mixing handmade charm with a slightly unsettling, scratchy texture. It suggests folklore, occult ephemera, or weathered signage—expressive rather than refined, and intentionally imperfect.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, imperfect hand lettering with a deliberately weathered finish, prioritizing mood and texture over smooth geometry. It aims to deliver a spooky, handcrafted character that feels like ink on rough paper or aged print.
The texture is most evident at stroke terminals and joins, where edges look chipped or ragged, producing a print-worn effect. Numerals follow the same loose, inked construction, keeping the set cohesive for short bursts of text.