Distressed Daho 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, book covers, handmade, quirky, casual, expressive, rustic, handwritten feel, textural impact, informal display, crafted tone, brushy, scratchy, uneven, spiky, loose.
A condensed, handwritten display face with a brush-and-ink feel and visibly uneven stroke edges. Letterforms are built from tapered, high-contrast strokes that flare at terminals, creating occasional burrs and dry-brush texture. The slant and baseline are slightly irregular, and widths vary by character, giving the alphabet a lively, non-mechanical rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, while joins and terminals often sharpen into pointy flicks that emphasize motion.
This font works best at display sizes where its dry-brush texture and tapered strokes remain clear—such as posters, editorial headlines, book covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a handmade edge. It can also suit short phrases in social graphics or labels, where a casual, crafted tone is desirable.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a slightly rough, improvised energy—more sketchbook signage than polished typography. Its texture reads as tactile and imperfect, suggesting quick mark-making and a playful, offbeat personality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of narrow brush lettering while keeping letterforms legible and cohesive across cases and numerals. Its distressed stroke edges and lively rhythm suggest an aim for authenticity and personality over geometric consistency.
Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with long vertical emphasis, while lowercase shows modest bowls and relatively small counters, reinforcing a compact, wiry color in text. Numerals match the same brushed construction, with a hand-drawn inconsistency that feels intentional and characterful.