Distressed Ragod 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Hamburg Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Hamburg' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, merch, signage, rugged, playful, handmade, vintage, gritty, add texture, evoke printwear, create impact, feel handmade, roughened, blunt, chunky, soft-cornered, stamped.
A heavy, rounded sans with blunt terminals and compact, blocky proportions. Strokes show deliberately roughened edges and scattered interior wear, creating a printed-and-worn texture rather than clean vector outlines. Counters are generally open and simple, with sturdy bowls and minimal detailing; diagonals and joins stay thick and stable, giving the alphabet a solid, poster-like silhouette. Overall spacing reads slightly irregular due to the distressed contours, which adds a handmade rhythm in text.
Best suited to display typography where texture is an asset: posters, event graphics, packaging labels, café/market signage, and bold editorial headlines. It also works well for short bursts of text—pull quotes, badges, and callouts—where the distressed detail can read as intentional craft.
The texture and softened geometry give the face a friendly toughness—casual, slightly nostalgic, and intentionally imperfect. It suggests ink on porous stock, stamped packaging, or screen-printed merch, balancing approachability with a gritty, lived-in character.
Designed to deliver a bold, high-impact voice with a built-in distressed finish, evoking rough printing and tactile production methods. The goal appears to be immediate readability at display sizes while adding character through controlled wear and softened forms.
The distress is consistent across letters and figures, with speckling and chipping that remains visible even at display sizes. Numerals match the same chunky construction and worn texture, keeping headings and short callouts cohesive.