Distressed Wogu 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, gritty, vintage, industrial, noisy, tough, aged print, rough stamping, retro impact, analog texture, slab serif, typewriter, inked, eroded, textured.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact proportions and a strongly inked presence. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtly irregular weight distribution, and terminals are squared-off with chunky, bracketed-feeling joins. The outlines show deliberate erosion and bite marks along edges, creating a rough printed texture that varies from glyph to glyph. Spacing reads slightly uneven in a natural way, reinforcing a mechanically imprecise, worn impression while remaining broadly readable.
Works well for short-to-medium display copy where texture and character are desired—posters, headers, packaging, labels, and editorial callouts. It can also suit faux-typewriter or stamped aesthetics in branding systems, especially when paired with simpler body text for contrast.
The font conveys a rugged, analog tone—like struck type or over-inked printing that’s been handled, weathered, and reprinted. Its combination of sturdy slabs and distressed edges feels utilitarian and emphatic, adding attitude and a sense of history rather than polish or refinement.
Likely designed to emulate robust slab-serif letterforms seen through imperfect reproduction—typewritten or letterpress-like shapes filtered through wear, ink spread, and rough handling. The goal appears to be strong readability with an intentionally distressed surface for atmosphere.
Counters tend to stay open and generous for the weight, which helps maintain legibility despite the heavy texture. The italics-like slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a forward motion that pairs well with the font’s roughness.