Distressed Sojy 6 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, rugged, vintage, industrial, playful, handmade, add texture, retro impact, printwear feel, stamped look, roughened, chunky, compact, blunt, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with blocky, softly rounded geometry and subtly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with squared terminals that look worn or pressed, creating small nicks and rough patches along edges and inside counters. The forms are slightly condensed with tight apertures and sturdy bowls, and spacing reads as pragmatic and poster-oriented rather than refined. Numerals and caps share the same chunky build, with minor per-glyph irregularities that suggest imperfect printing or a distressed cut.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short callouts where a dense, impactful voice is needed. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a tactile, vintage-leaning texture, especially in one-color applications where the distressed detail can carry the personality.
The texture and weight create a tough, workmanlike tone that feels retro and tactile. Its uneven edges add a casual, human quality, keeping the font from feeling sterile while still reading as bold and declarative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while adding character through controlled wear and irregularity. It aims to evoke printed ephemera—stamps, letterpress, or screen-printed graphics—without losing the straightforward clarity of a bold sans.
Distressing is consistent across the set—more like ink spread, erosion, or a battered stamp than random noise—so large text retains a cohesive rhythm. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and rough edges may visually fill in, making it best when given breathing room.