Distressed Sohi 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura ND' by Neufville Digital, 'Futura PT' by ParaType, 'Futura TS' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, playful, handmade, grunge, casual, chunky, handmade feel, print wear, casual impact, poster punch, rough, textured, blobby, rounded, inky.
A heavy, rounded sans with an intentionally rough, stamped look. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with subtly uneven edges, soft corners, and small nicks and voids that mimic worn ink or imperfect printing. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly irregular, and the overall rhythm feels hand-shaped rather than mechanically precise. Uppercase forms are broad and blocky, while the lowercase is simplified and sturdy, keeping a consistent, chunky silhouette across the set.
Best suited to display use such as posters, event flyers, product packaging, labels, apparel graphics, and social graphics where a bold, handmade impression is desirable. It performs well for short headlines, punchy calls to action, and branded phrases where the distressed texture can be appreciated, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font reads friendly and informal, with a tactile, DIY character. Its distressed texture adds a gritty, imperfect charm that can feel vintage, crafty, or street-poster-like depending on color and context. The overall tone is energetic and approachable rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-printed headline voice with built-in wear and ink variation, evoking rubber stamps, screen print imperfections, or rough poster ink. It prioritizes personality and texture over pristine uniformity for a more tactile, human result.
The texture is baked into the letterforms, creating visible speckling and edge wear that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications. Spacing appears straightforward and sturdy, supporting short bursts of text while maintaining the hand-printed feel.