Distressed Goma 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inventory JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Caligor' by Letterhend, and 'Highriser' by Nicolas Deslé (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, western, retro, utilitarian, add grit, evoke heritage, signal durability, mimic print, slabbed, chamfered, octagonal, condensed, weathered.
A condensed, all-purpose display face with slabby strokes and distinctly chamfered, octagonal corners. Letterforms are built from straight segments and tight curves, creating a sturdy, sign-painterly skeleton with a slightly mechanical rhythm. The texture is intentionally uneven: edges show subtle nicks and worn spots, and counters appear a bit roughened, giving the black shapes a printed-by-hand or aged-stamp feel. Numerals and capitals read especially solid, while lowercase retains the same angular, blocky construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to display settings where texture and attitude matter: posters, bold headlines, product labels, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, heritage look. It also works well for signage-inspired graphics and branding accents where the worn finish can add tactility and character.
The font conveys a tough, workwear character—part vintage signage, part workshop stencil energy—tempered by a nostalgic, old-time flavor. Its distressed finish adds grit and authenticity, suggesting age, friction, and real-world use rather than pristine digital precision.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, sign-like structure with an aged print texture, delivering strong impact while preserving readability. Its chamfered geometry and consistent distressing suggest a deliberate “weathered display” voice for attention-grabbing titles and themed visual identities.
Angular terminals and clipped joins are a defining motif across the set, producing a faceted silhouette that stays recognizable even at smaller sizes. The distressing is light-to-moderate and evenly distributed, adding texture without fully breaking the letterforms, which helps maintain legibility in short passages.