Distressed Koha 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans A' and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, rounded sans with blunt terminals and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and relatively even, but the outlines show deliberate roughness: uneven edges, small nicks, and speckled interior noise that mimics worn ink or imperfect printing. Counters are generous and simplified, and the overall construction stays upright with friendly, slightly condensed-to-normal proportions that feel sturdy rather than geometric. The texture is consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive, weathered print character.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where the worn texture can read clearly—such as posters, headlines, labels, packaging, and brand marks that want an imperfect, tactile feel. It can also work for punchy captions or callouts, but the distressed details may soften clarity at very small sizes.
The overall tone is casual and approachable with a rugged, handmade edge. Its scuffed texture suggests posters, packaging, or stamped materials, balancing friendliness with a gritty, analog attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display sans with built-in wear and irregularity, evoking imperfect print processes and adding instant character without needing additional graphic effects.
Spacing and silhouette remain readable despite the distressed detailing, especially in larger sizes where the surface wear becomes a key visual feature. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, reinforcing a cohesive display voice across alphanumerics.