Distressed Sojo 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album covers, stickers, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, retro, add texture, handmade feel, vintage punch, street poster, rough-edged, inked, choppy, chunky, imperfect.
A heavy, brushy display face with blunt terminals and visibly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and compact, with chiseled-looking corners, uneven curves, and occasional nicks and dents that create a printed/inked texture rather than clean outlines. Counters tend to be small and sometimes lumpy, and the overall rhythm is intentionally inconsistent—wide rounds (like O) sit alongside tighter, more angular forms (like K and X). The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with short extenders and a slightly compressed feel that keeps the texture dense in running lines.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, packaging callouts, merchandise graphics, album/playlist artwork, and event promotions. It can work for brief copy blocks at larger sizes, but the dense weight and rough edges are most effective when given room to breathe.
The font projects a gritty, handmade energy—casual and slightly rebellious, like stamped lettering, rough signage, or a screen-printed graphic. Its uneven edges add warmth and attitude, giving text a tactile, analog feel while still reading as bold and attention-seeking.
Designed to deliver a bold, handcrafted impression with a worn/inked surface, prioritizing character and impact over pristine geometry. The goal appears to be a friendly but gritty display voice that evokes printmaking, DIY labeling, and vintage-inspired graphic treatments.
Spacing appears moderately tight in the sample text, which amplifies the dark color and texture in paragraphs. The distressed edge treatment is consistent across letters and numerals, helping it feel cohesive even with the deliberately imperfect shapes.