Distressed Jeme 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fester' by Fontfabric and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, logos, playful, handmade, rustic, bold, casual, analog texture, diy signage, vintage poster, friendly impact, handcrafted feel, chunky, roughened, blobby, inky, soft-edged.
A chunky, heavy display face with softly rounded forms and intentionally roughened contours. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with irregular edges and occasional nicks that suggest worn printing or a dry-brush/inked texture. Counters are compact and sometimes uneven, giving letters a dense, stamped feel. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simple, sturdy constructions, while the overall rhythm is slightly jittery from glyph-to-glyph, reinforcing an organic, hand-shaped look.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging labels, merch/apparel graphics, and logo wordmarks where texture is desirable. It can work for punchy pull quotes and event materials, but the dense shapes and distressed edges are most effective at medium-to-large sizes rather than long reading passages.
The font conveys a friendly, scrappy energy—confident and loud without feeling formal. Its rough texture and softened corners read as approachable and crafty, with a hint of vintage poster or DIY signage character.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with a deliberately imperfect, printed-by-hand aesthetic. The consistent weight and softened geometry aim for strong legibility while the rough edges add character and a crafted, analog feel.
Round letters like O/C/G appear slightly squared-off by the heavy weight, and verticals often look subtly wavy, enhancing the handmade impression. Numerals are bold and compact with the same distressed edge treatment, staying consistent with the alphabet. The texture remains visible at larger sizes, where the irregular outlines become a key part of the personality.