Distressed Dabo 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, headlines, branding, apparel, edgy, expressive, handmade, dramatic, raw, handwritten feel, gritty texture, display impact, dynamic motion, brushy, textured, scratchy, energetic, slanted.
A condensed, slanted brush-script with sharp, tapered terminals and pronounced thick-to-thin stroke transitions. The letterforms show lively, calligraphic movement with frequent entry/exit flicks, open counters, and slightly inconsistent widths that mimic fast marker or dry-brush writing. Edges are intentionally rough and textured, creating a worn ink-on-paper effect that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Overall spacing is tight and the vertical rhythm is tall, producing a compact, urgent line of text.
Works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, event promos, album/playlist artwork, apparel graphics, and bold branding moments where texture is an asset. It can also add character to packaging or social graphics when used at display sizes, where the rough edges and contrast remain clear.
The texture and rapid strokes give the font an edgy, handmade attitude—part street, part poster, and decidedly energetic. It reads as bold and expressive rather than refined, with a gritty charm that suggests motion, impact, and a little abrasion.
Designed to capture the look of spontaneous brush lettering with deliberate texture, balancing legibility with a gritty, expressive surface. The condensed, slanted construction supports punchy, space-efficient headlines while the distressed finish adds attitude and thematic flavor.
Capitals are narrow and gestural, often built from a few confident strokes, while lowercase maintains a quick handwritten cadence with minimal joining. Numerals share the same brush tapering and distressed edges, helping mixed text feel cohesive.