Distressed Holiz 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A wiry, brush-ink display face with jagged, distressed contours and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are mostly upright with a narrow overall footprint, but widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Terminals often taper to sharp points or flicks, and many strokes show broken edges and small gaps, as if dragged by a dry brush. Counters are generally open and simple, with occasional wobble and asymmetry that reinforces the handmade construction.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, cover art, title cards, and themed branding where a rough, hand-rendered voice is desirable. It can also work for pull quotes or headings in editorial layouts when used at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The font projects a gritty, improvised energy—part punk flyer, part ink-splattered sketchbook. Its irregular texture and sharp terminals give it an aggressive edge, while the bouncy spacing and inconsistent widths keep it playful rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive brush lettering that has been worn down or reproduced imperfectly, prioritizing texture and attitude over uniformity. Its narrow, upright skeleton provides legibility for display use, while the distressed stroke edges add a strong thematic character.
Texture is a defining feature: edges look frayed and scuffed, and curves show slight wobble that reads as intentional distress rather than geometric precision. In longer lines, the uneven stroke breaks and shifting widths create a restless color on the page, which can be visually engaging but reduces calm readability at small sizes.