Distressed Rakej 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Centra No. 1' and 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype and 'Almarose' by S&C Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, apparel, gritty, industrial, retro, rugged, urban, rough print, vintage punch, utilitarian impact, poster voice, stencil-like, inked, weathered, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad strokes and compact counters, built from mostly straight-sided forms softened by rounded curves in C/O/S and the lowercase bowls. Terminals are generally blunt, with occasional angled cuts that give a slightly stencil-like, utilitarian feel. A consistent distressed texture breaks up edges and fills with scattered speckling and worn patches, creating an uneven ink-trap/rough-print impression while keeping the underlying letterforms clear. Numerals are sturdy and simple, matching the uppercase mass and the lowercase’s friendly, rounded structure.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, and punchy subheads where the worn texture is part of the message. It also fits packaging, brand marks, stickers/labels, and apparel graphics that want a rugged, printed look. For longer text, it will work more comfortably in larger sizes with added spacing.
The font reads as tough and workmanlike, with a printed-from-the-field authenticity. Its weathering suggests posters, stamped labels, and worn signage—evoking a retro-industrial, DIY attitude that feels energetic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward, readable grotesque skeleton with a deliberate worn-print overlay, delivering a strong visual voice without sacrificing legibility. It aims to communicate durability and authenticity through texture while keeping proportions familiar and versatile.
The distress pattern is fine-grained and fairly uniform across glyphs, so the texture is noticeable at display sizes and can visually close in smaller counters at smaller sizes. Round letters (O, Q, o, e) retain strong clarity, while the most benefit comes from generous tracking and short lines where the texture can breathe.