Distressed Jeji 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP and 'Ebisu', 'Nanami', 'Nanami Handmade', 'Nanami Pro', 'Nanami Rounded', and 'Nanami Rounded Pro' by HyperFluro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, grunge, retro, comic, handmade, playful, tactile print, rugged impact, handmade feel, retro tone, rough, rugged, inked, blunt, chunky.
A heavy, chunky display face with simplified, largely monoline letterforms and visibly irregular, roughened edges. Counters are roomy and often slightly lopsided, with rounded interior shapes that feel cut or stamped rather than mathematically drawn. Terminals are blunt and uneven, and straight strokes show subtle waviness that creates a lively rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are blocky and compact, while the lowercase keeps simple constructions (single‑storey a and g) with short ascenders/descenders and a solid, grounded stance. Numerals match the same weight and distressed texture, reading as bold silhouettes with minor bite marks along the contours.
Works best for short, bold copy where the rough edge can read clearly—posters, cover art, branding lockups, packaging, and merch graphics. It can also add character to labels, event promos, and social graphics where a handmade print vibe is desired.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, like ink pressed through worn screens or type printed on rough stock. Despite the abrasion, the forms stay friendly and legible, giving it a playful, slightly retro energy suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, high-impact silhouette while injecting a worn, tactile texture reminiscent of distressed printing or cut-letter signage. Its simplified structures and open counters prioritize readability while the irregular perimeter provides personality and theme.
Texture is consistent across the set, with distress concentrated along outer contours rather than heavy interior erosion, helping counters remain open at display sizes. Stroke endings and corners vary just enough to feel organic without collapsing the basic geometry, and spacing appears designed for compact, punchy word shapes.