Distressed Objo 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, band merch, book covers, rugged, vintage, handmade, gritty, industrial, add texture, evoke vintage, create grit, suggest printwear, rough, textured, weathered, inky, chalky.
A condensed, upright roman with a rough, ink-worn texture throughout. Strokes show uneven edges and occasional interior speckling, as if printed from a stressed plate or stamped with inconsistent pressure. The letterforms keep clear, conventional skeletons with modest modulation and slightly softened corners, while the distressed treatment introduces lively irregularity. Spacing is fairly open for the narrow proportions, helping counters remain readable even with the textured outlines.
This font is well suited to display applications where texture is a feature: posters, album/film titles, editorial pull quotes, packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics. It works best at medium to large sizes where the distressed edges read as intentional character, and can add a vintage or industrial note to branding accents and short headlines.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and timeworn, with a handmade, workshop-like grit. It suggests vintage printing, stamped labeling, and analog imperfection rather than polished contemporary minimalism. The texture adds urgency and authenticity, giving headlines a worn-in, tactile voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic condensed roman structure with the added personality of worn printing and imperfect ink, balancing familiarity with a distinct distressed finish. It aims to provide an immediate sense of age, tactility, and hands-on production while staying readable in short text lines.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and straightforward, while lowercase keeps simple, legible constructions with a single-storey feel where applicable and a consistently distressed surface. Numerals match the same weathered imprint, supporting cohesive display use across letters and figures.