Distressed Goma 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Flaco' by Letter Edit, 'Core Sans E' by S-Core, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, album art, grunge, industrial, raw, utilitarian, retro, add grit, evoke wear, rough print, rugged branding, textured, weathered, roughened, stenciled, scuffed.
A sturdy sans serif with mostly geometric construction and straightforward, modern proportions, overlaid with a consistent distressed texture that chips away at strokes and counters. Terminals are generally blunt and clean in silhouette, while the interior wear introduces speckling and small breaks that mimic rough printing or abrasion. Curves remain fairly smooth and controlled, and the overall letterforms stay legible despite the surface disruption, giving the face a solid, workmanlike rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Works well for display uses where a distressed finish is desirable: posters, headlines, apparel graphics, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can also suit branding elements that need a rugged or industrial edge, especially at medium to large sizes where the texture reads clearly.
The texture reads as worn, printed, and slightly gritty, suggesting utilitarian signage, shipping marks, or rugged brand aesthetics. It conveys a hands-on, imperfect tone—confident and practical rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to combine a clean, functional sans foundation with an intentionally degraded surface, delivering a reliable lettershape while adding the character of wear, print artifacts, and age. The goal is to maintain readability while supplying instant grit and atmosphere.
Uppercase forms feel bold and stable, with clear, simple geometry; the distressing is applied broadly across the set, keeping the texture coherent from letters to numerals. In running text, the worn spots create lively visual noise, so the font feels most at home when the texture is intended to be part of the message.