Distressed Weho 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, and 'Rydero' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grunge, handmade, rugged, playful, retro, add texture, evoke print, create grit, signal informality, boost impact, rough, textured, blotchy, chunky, uneven.
A chunky, all-caps-forward sans with heavy strokes and irregular, mottled edges that resemble ink spread or worn stamping. Counters are generally tight and simplified, with rounded interior shapes (notably in O, P, R, and a) and occasional soft notches where the texture bites into stems. The overall construction stays upright and fairly geometric, but the perimeter distressing introduces lively variation from glyph to glyph, creating a slightly vibrating silhouette in text. Numerals follow the same compact, blocky structure with consistent surface wear.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where texture is part of the message—posters, headlines, merchandise graphics, packaging labels, and music or festival promotions. It can also work for themed signage or display pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing to keep the rough edges from filling in.
The texture and dense color give a gritty, handmade tone—like screenprint ink on rough paper or a vintage rubber stamp that’s seen use. Despite the roughness, the forms feel friendly and informal, leaning toward quirky, poster-like energy rather than harsh industrial severity.
The design appears intended to deliver bold readability with an intentionally worn, analog finish, evoking imperfect printing processes and tactile materials. It balances simple, sturdy letter construction with surface distress to add character and a vintage/handmade flavor.
The distressed treatment is consistent across letters and figures, producing a cohesive “printed” look while still allowing recognizable, straightforward letterforms. In longer lines, the broken edges add visual noise that increases personality but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes.