Distressed Gomy 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, branding, playful, handmade, retro, casual, grunge, handmade feel, print texture, vintage tone, friendly display, rounded, chunky, inked, textured, irregular.
A chunky, rounded sans with soft corners and slightly uneven, hand-cut construction. Strokes are thick and generally monolinear in feel, with subtle wobble in curves and occasional squaring-off at terminals. The texture shows as roughened edges and small interior speckling, creating a printed/inked look rather than clean vectors. Proportions are friendly and open, with simple, single-storey forms in the lowercase and straightforward, blocky capitals; numerals match the same sturdy, informal rhythm.
Best suited to display use such as posters, product packaging, labels, and punchy headlines where the textured edges can be seen. It can also work for informal branding and social graphics that benefit from a handmade, print-worn feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and lively, with a worn, analog character that reads as handmade and a bit mischievous. Its distressed texture adds a vintage, do-it-yourself energy—more craft table and screenprint than corporate signage.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, cut-paper or brush-ink lettering with the imperfections of worn printing. It prioritizes warmth and visibility while using controlled distress to create a tactile, retro-influenced voice.
The distressed treatment is consistent across glyphs, giving solid cohesion while keeping each character slightly individual. Spacing appears comfortable and forgiving, supporting clear word shapes in short text while preserving the rough, tactile personality.