Distressed Raker 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Catesque' by Gumpita Rahayu, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'HF HySans' by HyFont Studio, 'MC Fuildon' by Maulana Creative, 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, apparel, grunge, handmade, urban, rough, playful, add texture, signal grit, handmade feel, increase impact, inked, textured, brushy, imperfect, chunky.
A heavy, brush-like sans with rounded forms, compact counters, and subtly uneven proportions across glyphs. Strokes show visible texture and intermittent thinning, with roughened edges and occasional interior voids that mimic dry ink or worn printing. Curves are soft and slightly irregular, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm feels hand-drawn while maintaining clear, sturdy letter shapes.
Best suited to display sizes where the texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, and apparel graphics. It also works well for short brand marks and social media graphics needing a rugged, handmade emphasis; for long text, the heavy texture may become visually dense.
The font projects an energetic, street-level tone—casual and expressive, with a gritty, imperfect finish. Its worn texture adds attitude and a handmade honesty that reads as bold and contemporary rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered voice with deliberate wear and ink breakup, capturing the look of brush lettering or distressed print. It prioritizes impact and personality while keeping character structures familiar enough for quick recognition.
Uppercase shapes are generally broad and stable, while lowercase forms stay simple and single-story where expected (notably the a and g), reinforcing an approachable, sign-paint/marker feel. Numerals are rounded and weighty, matching the letters’ textured stroke behavior and keeping a cohesive, poster-friendly presence.