Distressed Rakoh 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, logos, rugged, vintage, industrial, playful, gritty, distressed display, weathered print, bold impact, retro signage, textured, roughened, blocky, condensed, stamp-like.
A condensed, heavy block sans with subtly irregular geometry and a worn, speckled texture throughout the strokes. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, with slight waviness and softened corners that keep the forms from feeling mechanically perfect. Counters are compact and sometimes uneven, and curves (like C, O, S) read as stout and slightly flattened. The distressing appears both along edges and within fills, creating consistent ink-break and scuffed-print artifacts across letters and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, badges, packaging, and label-style branding where texture is desirable. It can also work for event graphics, merchandise, and display typography that aims for a worn print or stamped look rather than clean body text readability.
The overall tone is rugged and utilitarian, like bold signage that has been handled, weathered, or repeatedly printed. The texture adds a gritty, analog feel while the condensed proportions keep the voice assertive and punchy. It can also read slightly playful due to the friendly rounding and the irregular “printed by hand” imperfections.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold condensed display voice with built-in distressed character, simulating aged ink, rough screen printing, or stamped letterforms. It prioritizes presence and texture-driven personality over pristine uniformity.
At larger sizes the interior speckling becomes a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the texture may visually darken and close counters. The rhythm is compact and poster-like, with strong vertical emphasis and consistent weight that supports impactful lines of text.