Distressed Kero 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bungler' by Bogstav (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, grunge, playful, handmade, rowdy, retro, add grit, look handmade, inject energy, evoke printwear, create impact, brushy, blobby, roughened, chunky, inked.
A heavy, forward-slanted display face with chunky, brush-like strokes and visibly irregular contours. The letterforms are compact and rounded, with soft corners and occasional notches that suggest dry brush or worn stamp edges. Strokes show subtle internal wobble and uneven terminals, creating a lively rhythm rather than a rigid, geometric structure. Counters are generally small and sometimes partially pinched, reinforcing the dense, poster-friendly texture.
Best suited to short headlines and impact text where texture and attitude are desirable—posters, event flyers, album artwork, merch graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for playful branding accents or social graphics when used in larger sizes and with ample spacing.
The overall tone feels energetic and mischievous, with a handmade grit that reads as informal and punchy. Its rough edges and bouncy shapes evoke DIY flyers, skate/punk ephemera, and playful horror-comedy titling rather than polished corporate messaging.
The design appears intended to simulate a rough brush or distressed print impression while keeping letterforms bold and approachable. It prioritizes expressive texture and momentum over typographic neutrality, aiming for immediate visual punch in display settings.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving headings a cohesive “inked” color on the page. The italic slant and varied edge wear add motion and attitude, while the simplified, bold silhouettes keep characters recognizable at larger sizes.