Distressed Sore 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arial' and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype and 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, chunky sans with broad strokes and softened, blunted terminals. Letterforms are mostly upright and simple in construction, but the contours are intentionally irregular, with torn-looking edges, worn corners, and occasional interior voids that mimic ink breakup or rough printing. Counters are generally small and rounded-rectangular, and the overall rhythm is lively due to uneven outlines and subtly varied stem thicknesses. Numerals and lowercase follow the same rugged treatment, keeping a consistent, bold color across the set.
Best suited to display applications where a bold, weathered texture is part of the message—posters, headlines, product packaging, apparel graphics, and promotional materials. It can also work for short pull quotes or signage-style phrases when you want a rough-printed, characterful look.
The texture reads as gritty and tactile, suggesting printed ephemera, stamped signage, or screen-printed merchandise. Despite the roughness, the shapes remain friendly and approachable, giving it a casual, handmade energy rather than an aggressive tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, legible headline face while layering in a deliberate worn-print texture for instant character. It prioritizes impact and a tactile, analog feel over pristine geometry, making it useful when a handmade or vintage-printed impression is desired.
The distressed pattern is consistent across glyphs, creating a strong surface effect that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. In longer lines of text, the font maintains solid impact, though the texture can visually fill in small counters and add noise at smaller settings.