Print Etse 13 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, event flyers, horror titles, grunge, playful, spooky, handmade, rowdy, distressed impact, diy energy, handmade texture, attention-grab, rough-edged, brushed, ragged, inked, chunky.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes and visibly rough, brushy edges. Letterforms are mostly upright with simplified construction and irregular contours, creating an energetic rhythm rather than strict consistency. Terminals often look torn or dry-brushed, and bowls/counters are compact and uneven, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Curves and diagonals wobble slightly, and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, reinforcing the handmade feel.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, and promotional graphics where a bold, distressed voice is desired. It fits well in music and entertainment contexts (album/merch art), as well as seasonal or genre-forward applications like horror, Halloween, or punk/DIY-themed event flyers. Use larger sizes and generous spacing when you want the rough detailing to read clearly.
The overall tone is loud and mischievous, with a gritty, distressed edge that reads as rebellious and slightly horror-leaning. It feels like painted signage or marker/brush lettering used for emphasis—more attitude than refinement. The rough texture adds urgency and a DIY character that can shift from fun to menacing depending on color and context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes and intentionally imperfect, brush-worn edges. Its construction prioritizes personality and texture over uniformity, aiming to evoke handmade signage and distressed print aesthetics for expressive, attention-grabbing typography.
At text sizes the distressed perimeter becomes a consistent texture, while at larger sizes the individual chips and brush breaks become a defining graphic feature. The bold massing holds up well for short phrases, though the irregular edges and tight counters can make long passages feel busy.