Distressed Vize 5 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, social graphics, handcrafted, rustic, energetic, expressive, casual, handmade feel, add texture, create motion, casual display, brushy, textured, dry-brush, slanted, calligraphic.
A slanted brush-script with a dry, textured stroke that creates broken edges and occasional gaps in the letterforms. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with a broad, paint-like brush feel, and terminals often taper or fray rather than finishing cleanly. The uppercase reads as loose, cursive capitals with simplified construction, while the lowercase is more fluid and connected in rhythm (though not fully joining in every pair). Counters are compact, curves are slightly flattened in places, and the overall spacing feels irregular in a deliberate, hand-made way.
Best suited for short display text where the dry-brush texture can be appreciated—posters, punchy headlines, packaging callouts, labels, and social media graphics. It can work for quotes or short paragraphs when set generously, but the rough edges and irregular rhythm are more effective in larger sizes than in dense body copy.
The font conveys a handmade, imperfect charm—more like quick brush lettering on paper than polished signage. Its roughness and slant add motion and urgency, giving it a lively, informal tone that feels crafty, outdoorsy, and a bit gritty.
Designed to emulate expressive brush lettering with an intentionally worn, ink-starved texture, prioritizing character and immediacy over pristine uniformity. The overall construction aims for a bold, dynamic display voice that feels personal and handmade.
Texture is consistent across the set, producing a convincing ink-drag effect that becomes more prominent at larger sizes. The figures follow the same brush logic, with simplified forms and varied stroke endings that keep them visually aligned with the letters.