Distressed Idmo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, album art, stickers, headlines, grunge, handmade, rugged, playful, organic, weathered print, diy look, tactile texture, casual display, bold impact, rough edges, ink bleed, textured, uneven strokes, imperfect.
A rough, hand-rendered sans with solid, rounded forms and visibly irregular contours. Strokes are generally sturdy but wobble subtly, with nicks, bites, and occasional interior speckling that mimic worn ink or distressed printing. Curves lean toward circular bowls (notably in O/C/G), while straight stems stay slightly uneven, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect rhythm. Lowercase is simple and readable with single-storey shapes and soft terminals, and the numerals follow the same choppy, eroded texture for consistent color in text.
Best suited for short-form display typography where the distressed surface can be appreciated—posters, event promos, packaging, labels, album/playlist art, and sticker-style graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a rough, tactile voice is desired.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, like a stamped label, screenprint, or marker lettering that’s been weathered over time. It feels casual and energetic rather than precise, bringing an analog, DIY character that reads as playful but tough.
Likely designed to evoke imperfect, real-world printing and hand-made signage, combining friendly rounded geometry with deliberate wear to add attitude and texture. The aim is clear legibility with a convincingly analog finish.
Texture is applied consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a bold silhouette at display sizes while introducing noticeable grain and edge breakup in smaller settings. Spacing appears straightforward and the letterforms remain open enough to keep words recognizable despite the distressing.