Distressed Kofi 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fusion Collection' by Blaze Type, 'Gremlin' by Hazztype, and 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, apparel, playful, handmade, retro, gritty, friendly, worn print, handmade feel, playful display, vintage signage, poster impact, rounded, soft corners, blunt terminals, inky, stamp-like.
A chunky, rounded display face with broad proportions and soft, blunt terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, almost cartoon-like geometry, then disrupted by irregular edges, small nicks, and uneven interior counters that read like worn ink or rough printing. Curves are full and open, horizontals stay sturdy, and the overall rhythm is steady despite the textured, imperfect outlines.
Best suited for large-format display work such as posters, titles, and splashy headlines where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, sticker-style branding, and apparel graphics that benefit from a worn, printed-on look. Use with ample tracking and contrast against clean supporting text for clear hierarchy.
The texture and bouncy shapes give it a casual, approachable personality with a slightly gritty, screen-printed feel. It suggests fun, handmade energy while still feeling loud and attention-grabbing in headlines.
The design appears intended to combine bold, rounded display shapes with a deliberate worn/printed texture, evoking imperfect production methods like stamping, screen printing, or aged signage while keeping the letterforms friendly and highly legible at display sizes.
Texture is distributed across both outer contours and counters, creating a consistent distressed color that can visually fill in at small sizes. The wide bowls and generous internal space help maintain recognizability even with the roughened edges, but the heaviest texture reads best when given room to breathe.