Distressed Teke 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Mozer' by Fontfabric, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, apparel, labels, rugged, handmade, vintage, industrial, playful, analog feel, aged print, punchy display, hand-cut look, roughened, textured, blunt, chunky, stamped.
A compact, heavy sans with blocky construction and visibly roughened edges, as if printed from a worn stamp or cut from paper. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with squared terminals and slightly softened corners that break up into small notches and wobbles. Counters are simple and fairly open for the weight, while verticals dominate the texture, giving the alphabet a steady, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with single-storey forms where applicable and a modest, practical x-height relative to tall ascenders/descenders.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where strong presence and tactile character are desirable—posters, packaging fronts, product labels, event graphics, and apparel or sticker-style designs. It can work in larger body copy for themed applications, but the distressed edges favor generous sizes and good contrast for comfortable reading.
The overall tone feels gritty and handmade, balancing utilitarian toughness with a friendly, approachable informality. The distressed texture suggests age, friction, and analog production—evoking screen prints, rubber stamps, or well-used signage—without tipping into chaos.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, attention-getting voice with an intentionally imperfect, analog finish. The goal appears to be a dependable, no-nonsense letterform base that gains personality through consistent wear and irregularity.
Texture appears baked into the outlines rather than added as an overlay, producing consistent wear across letters and numerals. Spacing in the sample reads slightly snug, which amplifies the dense, impactful color in lines of text.