Distressed Koho 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'Magenos Soft' by Graphite, 'Akwa' by HeadFirst, 'Concasse' by Lillan Team, and 'Halcom' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, social graphics, headlines, playful, handmade, rugged, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, casual impact, textured display, youthful tone, headline punch, chunky, rounded, brushy, textured, informal.
A chunky, rounded display face with an energetic rightward slant and heavy, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are constructed with soft corners and slightly irregular curves, producing uneven contours and subtle interior texture that reads like rough ink coverage. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, while stroke endings are blunted and occasionally tapered, giving the set a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Overall spacing feels generous and buoyant, with small, natural inconsistencies that keep repeated shapes from looking mechanically identical.
Best suited to short, bold messaging where personality and texture are assets—posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, stickers, and punchy social or editorial headlines. It can also work for subheads or short captions when set with ample tracking and line spacing to keep the dense strokes from feeling crowded.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a scrappy, handmade character that suggests craft materials, casual signage, or expressive marker lettering. Its roughened texture adds a worn, indie attitude without turning harsh, keeping the voice friendly and humorous.
Designed to deliver a bold, informal voice that mimics hand-painted or marker lettering, using controlled irregularity and internal texture to evoke printed wear and human touch. The aim appears to be strong visibility with a casual, characterful finish for themed or expressive display typography.
The texture appears embedded within the strokes (speckling and uneven fill), which becomes more noticeable at larger sizes and in longer lines of text. Diagonals and curves maintain a consistent softness, and the slant creates forward motion that helps headlines feel animated.