Distressed Wori 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, packaging, apparel, gritty, diy, handmade, street, playful, tactile impact, roughened feel, handmade texture, informal voice, poster punch, rough edge, blunt terminals, ink spread, textured fill.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly sans with rough, ragged contours and visibly irregular stroke edges throughout. Counters are soft and sometimes partially closed by ink spread, and curves look blunted rather than geometric. Proportions lean compact with sturdy verticals and a somewhat bouncy rhythm from letter to letter, reinforced by uneven terminals and subtle width variation. The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, producing a printed/inked look with organic imperfections.
Best suited for display contexts where texture and attitude are an asset: posters, album art, festival graphics, apparel, stickers, and packaging that wants a rough, analog feel. It can work well for short brand marks, section headers, and punchy pull quotes, especially at larger sizes where the distressed edges read clearly. For long passages or small sizes, the dense texture and softened counters may reduce clarity.
This font feels raw, analog, and slightly rebellious, like hand-painted signage or a quick stencil job done with a dry brush. The uneven color and worn texture add a gritty, human tone that reads as playful rather than formal. Overall it conveys DIY energy and a tactile, street-level attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver strong headline impact while preserving a visibly handmade, imperfect surface. Its consistent roughening and ink-like fill suggest a deliberate attempt to mimic worn printing or hand-rendered lettering rather than clean digital outlines. The goal is expressive texture and personality over precision.
The uppercase set looks especially robust and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains the same worn texture and casual rhythm. Numerals share the same blunt, inked construction, making them visually consistent for pricing, dates, and bold callouts.