Distressed Sohi 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Generic' by More Etc and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, event promos, playful, handmade, grungy, friendly, retro, analog print, diy charm, tactile texture, bold impact, blobby, roughened, soft-edged, inky, chunky.
A chunky, heavy-weight display face with soft, rounded outer contours and noticeably irregular, distressed interiors. Strokes are thick and somewhat inconsistent, with blunted terminals and subtle wobble that suggests ink spread or worn printing. Counters are relatively small and often textured by speckling and bite-like nicks, creating a tactile, stamped feel. Overall proportions are compact and sturdy, with simplified forms and a casual, hand-cut rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics where the rough texture can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding and event promotions that benefit from a handmade, inked look.
The font reads as approachable and energetic, mixing a kid-friendly softness with a gritty, analog roughness. Its distressed texture adds a DIY and slightly retro poster tone, turning simple messages into something more characterful and tactile.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with an intentionally imperfect, analog texture—capturing the feel of worn rubber stamps, rough screen prints, or hand-cut lettering while staying bold and friendly.
The distressing is integrated into the letterforms rather than sitting as a uniform overlay, so different glyphs show varied spotting and rough patches. The bold mass and softened corners keep it legible at moderate sizes, while the interior texture becomes a key visual feature as sizes increase.