Distressed Goha 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Volkswagen Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Infoma' by Stawix, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Oslo' by Wilton Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, apparel, labels, gritty, rugged, vintage, industrial, streetwise, add texture, evoke wear, signal toughness, create impact, retro print, textured, weathered, scuffed, inked, punchy.
A heavy, compact sans with sturdy, mostly geometric construction and simplified terminals. Letterforms are built from broad strokes with clear counters and a straightforward rhythm, while a consistent worn texture breaks up edges and fills with speckling and chips, mimicking rough printing or aged paint. Curves are firm rather than delicate, diagonals are blunt and confident, and the overall spacing reads even and workmanlike, keeping the set legible despite the intentional distressing.
Best suited to display roles where the texture can read clearly—posters, album/cover art, packaging, clothing graphics, badges, and bold editorial headlines. It can also work for short pulls quotes or signage-style layouts when you want a rugged, printed look, but it’s less ideal for long passages or small UI text where the distressing may reduce clarity.
The texture and robust silhouettes give a tough, utilitarian tone—like stenciled signage that’s been scraped by time or inked on a rough surface. It feels energetic and informal, with a vintage/industrial grit that suggests authenticity and wear rather than polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, straightforward grotesque-like base with an added layer of wear, producing a dependable silhouette that still feels tactile and imperfect. The goal is likely to evoke rough printmaking, aged signage, or ink-pressed material while keeping letterforms familiar and readable.
The distress pattern appears applied consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “printed” feel. Numerals and round letters (O, Q, 0, 8) show the wear especially clearly in their interiors, which adds character at display sizes and increases visual noise at small sizes.