Distressed Soho 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett; 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Georgian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block; 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Clobber Grotesk' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, stickers, grunge, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, add texture, create impact, evoke wear, signal handmade, vintage feel, rough, blotchy, chunky, rounded, inked.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy strokes and a visibly distressed, ink-worn texture. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with soft corners and slightly irregular contours, as if stamped or printed on absorbent paper. Counters are generally open and simple, while edges show consistent nicks, scuffs, and uneven fill that create a mottled silhouette across the set. The overall rhythm is steady and legible, with small, purposeful inconsistencies that keep the texture lively without breaking the basic geometry.
Works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, packaging fronts, headlines, merchandise, and social graphics where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It can also suit branding elements that want a rugged, handcrafted feel, especially at medium to large sizes where the worn details remain clear.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade energy—casual and friendly in structure, but roughened by wear. It reads like bold display type that has been repeatedly printed, sanded, or dragged across imperfect surfaces, giving it a vintage, DIY attitude. The tone is informal and attention-getting, suited to designs that want tactile character rather than polish.
Likely intended as a bold display face that combines simple, approachable shapes with a deliberately weathered finish. The design aims to add instant texture and analog character—suggesting rough printing, stamping, or aged signage—while keeping letterforms straightforward enough for quick reading.
Texture appears both on the outer edges and within strokes, producing occasional speckling and slight thinning in places. The numerals match the same sturdy build and distressed treatment, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.