Distressed Diti 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact, heavy display sans with simplified, mostly monoline letterforms and tight internal spaces. Strokes are sturdy and vertical, with short arms and minimal detailing, giving the alphabet a condensed, blocky rhythm. The edges and counters show intentional wear—speckling, nicks, and uneven ink coverage—creating a printed, distressed surface while keeping the overall silhouettes clear. Round letters (O, C, G) are slightly squarish in feel, and terminals tend to end bluntly rather than tapering.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, event flyers, packaging fronts, labels, and album or book covers where a tactile, worn print character is desirable. It can also work for logos or wordmarks that want a rugged, handmade finish, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone feels gritty and analog, like type pulled from a well-used stamp, screenprint, or aged poster. Its sturdy construction keeps it assertive, while the texture adds a casual, handmade energy that reads as retro and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display voice with an intentionally weathered print texture, balancing strong readability with a raw, analog finish for themed and editorial applications.
Texture is applied consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, so the distressing reads as a unified effect rather than random noise. The condensed proportions and small counters suggest better performance at headline sizes where the rough detail can breathe.