Distressed Koho 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' by Karandash, 'Copihue' by Letritas, 'Qamari Sans' by NamelaType, 'Mato Sans' by Picador, 'Gloriola' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, apparel, rustic, handmade, playful, vintage, casual, handcrafted feel, retro signage, print texture, rugged impact, roughened, brushy, inked, worn, lively.
A slanted, heavy display face with chunky strokes and visibly roughened edges that mimic dry brush or worn letterpress ink. Letterforms are compact and slightly variable in width, with softened corners and occasional nicks, pits, and uneven fills that create a printed-by-hand texture. The contrast shows up as tapered joins and swelling strokes rather than crisp modulation, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with small inconsistencies that feel intentional and cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short headlines, poster typography, packaging labels, and logo wordmarks where its ink-worn character can be appreciated. It also works well for apparel graphics, stickers, and event or food-and-drink branding that benefits from a handmade, rustic impression.
The texture and forward lean give it a friendly, rowdy confidence—more handmade than polished. It reads as nostalgic and craft-driven, with a casual, approachable tone that can also feel rugged and outdoorsy depending on color and setting.
Likely designed to evoke imperfect printing and hand-painted signage, combining a bold italic silhouette with deliberate erosion to add personality and immediacy. The goal appears to be strong display impact with a tactile, analog feel rather than clean text neutrality.
The distressed texture becomes a dominant design feature at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes the interior roughness can visually close counters and add density. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same ink-worn treatment, reinforcing a consistent, tactile voice across mixed-case settings.