Distressed Koho 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Sans' by DSType, 'Hastrico DT' by DTP Types, 'Magenos Soft' by Graphite, 'Rooney Sans' by Jan Fromm, 'Acto' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Adora Normal PRO' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, merch, handmade, playful, rugged, casual, retro, handcrafted feel, print texture, casual emphasis, youthful energy, brushy, chunky, rounded, textured, blotchy.
A chunky, brush-like sans with rounded corners, slightly slanted posture, and visibly uneven stroke edges. The letterforms feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically drawn: curves are lumpy, terminals are soft and occasionally blunted, and counters show subtle irregularity. Texture appears as mottled speckling and roughened outlines, suggesting ink soak or worn printing. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving lines a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm while remaining broadly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the textured edges can be appreciated—posters, packaging, labels, social graphics, and merchandise. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is friendly and informal with a rugged, DIY character. The rough texture adds grit without becoming harsh, balancing warmth with a worn, tactile presence that reads as approachable and human.
Likely designed to mimic bold hand-painted or marker lettering with a deliberately imperfect print texture. The intention appears to be creating an energetic, personable display face that feels crafted and slightly weathered rather than polished or corporate.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, while lowercase maintains the same heavy, rounded construction with compact apertures. Numerals match the letters in weight and texture, with the same soft corners and printed-ink roughness, helping mixed text feel cohesive.