Distressed Gohe 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Punkto' by Ahmet Altun, 'Seitu' by FSD, 'Kirshaw' by Kirk Font Studio, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, and 'Soleil' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, apparel, packaging, album art, branding, rugged, handmade, vintage, streetwise, playful, add texture, create grit, evoke print, signal authenticity, boost character, roughened, weathered, blotchy, soft-rounded, sturdy.
A compact, low-contrast sans with sturdy stems and softly rounded bowls, rendered with a deliberately worn texture. The outlines are mostly geometric and straightforward, but the edges show consistent abrasion, ink skips, and small nicks that create a printed, imperfect surface. Curves stay smooth and open, counters remain clear, and spacing reads even, while the distress adds lively noise without collapsing the letterforms. Uppercase feels solid and poster-ready; lowercase is simple and utilitarian with single-storey forms and a clean, readable rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines and short bursts of text where texture is part of the message—posters, merch graphics, album artwork, event promos, and packaging. It can also work for bold subheads and pull quotes in editorial layouts when a rugged, printed feel is desired.
The overall tone is gritty and tactile, like type pulled from a well-used stencil, screen print, or aged packaging. It communicates an unpolished authenticity—casual, energetic, and a bit rebellious—while still staying friendly and legible.
The design appears intended to merge straightforward, contemporary sans construction with a controlled distressed overlay, delivering a dependable silhouette that still feels handmade and weathered. The goal seems to be easy readability at display sizes while injecting character through consistent wear and ink-break details.
Distressing appears as both edge chipping and interior speckling, producing a consistent, repeatable wear pattern across letters and numerals. The numerals share the same sturdy construction, with rounded forms that keep their clarity despite the texture.