Distressed Komi 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, event flyers, horror titles, streetwear, grunge, raw, punk, handmade, rugged, add texture, convey grit, diy impact, poster punch, blotchy, textured, roughened, inked, uneven.
A heavy, all-caps-forward display face with chunky forms and aggressively irregular contours. Strokes appear brushy and ink-loaded, with scalloped, torn-looking edges and occasional notches that give each letter a bitten, weathered silhouette. Counters are simplified and sometimes partially clogged, and curves are lumpy rather than geometric, producing a deliberately uneven rhythm. Spacing and widths fluctuate from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, hand-made impression while maintaining clear, blocky proportions overall.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, album art, event flyers, and punchy packaging or apparel graphics where a raw, tactile texture is an asset. It works well for short headlines, badges, and title treatments—especially in high-contrast layouts or over simple backgrounds that let the rough edges remain readable.
The font projects a gritty, DIY tone—like stamped posters, photocopied flyers, or paint-and-ink lettering that has been roughed up by wear. Its rough texture reads as rebellious and informal, with an intentionally imperfect character that feels loud and immediate.
The design intention appears to be delivering a bold headline voice with a convincingly distressed surface—mimicking worn printing, rough brush lettering, or degraded ink to add attitude and texture without relying on additional graphic effects.
Legibility is strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the distressed edge detail can be appreciated; at smaller sizes, the interior breakup and heavy mass may cause some letters to darken and similar shapes to converge. Numerals share the same rugged texture and compact weight, matching the alphabet well for headlines and short callouts.