Distressed Vugo 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clintone' by Jinan Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, handmade, playful, raw, casual, handcrafted feel, print texture, informal display, diy character, rough, inky, blotchy, textured, irregular.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with uneven contours and softly ragged edges that suggest marker or brush lettering and imperfect print. Strokes are generally heavy and rounded, with subtle wobble and occasional notches that create an ink-worn texture. Counters are simple and open, terminals tend to be blunt, and proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, giving the set an organic rhythm. Spacing and widths feel loosely standardized rather than mechanical, reinforcing the handmade look.
Works best in short, prominent settings where texture and personality are assets—posters, titles, packaging callouts, merch graphics, and cover art. It can also suit playful branding and social graphics, especially when a tactile, printed-on-paper feel is desired.
The overall tone is rough-and-ready and approachable, mixing grunge texture with a friendly, cartoon-like warmth. It reads as casual and expressive, with a DIY attitude that feels energetic rather than refined.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, handcrafted voice with built-in wear and ink texture, prioritizing character and immediacy over precision. The intent appears to mimic imperfect marker/brush lettering and rough print artifacts while keeping letterforms clear enough for display reading.
Uppercase forms stay mostly monolinear and blocky, while lowercase letters lean more bubbly and compact, which increases the informal character. Numerals are similarly thick and rounded, maintaining the same distressed edge behavior for consistent texture across the set.