Distressed Obho 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, brand marks, handmade, rustic, playful, quirky, casual, handcrafted feel, analog texture, casual voice, themed display, rough, textured, brushy, irregular, organic.
A casual, hand-rendered Latin with brush-like strokes and softly irregular outlines. Letterforms show natural variation in stroke width and curvature, with slightly wobbly verticals, uneven terminals, and occasional ink-like buildup that creates a textured silhouette. Counters are open and rounded, and curves tend to be slightly asymmetrical, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on-paper rhythm. Spacing feels loosely tuned and lively, producing a varied color across words and lines.
Best suited for display sizes where the textured edges and hand-painted motion can be appreciated—posters, packaging, café or craft branding, book covers, and short headlines. It can also work for brief supporting text in themed layouts, but the irregular texture and spacing are more effective in short bursts than in dense body copy.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a warm, slightly messy charm that reads as handcrafted rather than polished. Its rough edges and uneven rhythm suggest a DIY, indie sensibility—friendly and expressive, with a hint of weathered character.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering or marker writing with a lightly worn print effect, prioritizing personality and tactile presence over strict geometric consistency. Its controlled irregularities aim to add authenticity and a handcrafted mood to contemporary layouts.
Uppercase and lowercase differ in personality: caps are simple and bold in gesture, while lowercase is more note-like and whimsical, especially in letters with loops and descenders. Numerals follow the same drawn style, with simplified forms and small inconsistencies that enhance the distressed, analog feel.