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Distressed: Text Sans Serif

Noah Nazir
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Last edited September 18, 2018
ITC Handel Gothic
TheSans Typewriter
Futuramano

These fonts based on metal text typefaces are rough edged to imply wear, age, or the effect of letterpress ink on handmade paper. Some are direct revivals of existing metal type, while others are original designs drawn to appear antique.



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