Distressed Jode 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Larrikin' by HeadFirst (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grunge, playful, handmade, retro, rowdy, poster impact, vintage texture, diy character, novelty tone, gritty branding, rough edges, inked, blobby, uneven, worn.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky strokes and irregular, distressed contours. The letterforms are simplified and mostly monoline in feel, with visibly rough outer edges and occasional interior nicks that suggest worn printing or wet ink spread. Counters are small and sometimes partially pinched, while terminals tend to end bluntly with soft, uneven corners. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly inconsistent, giving lines of text a bouncy, hand-pressed texture rather than a crisp geometric finish.
Best suited to display applications where the distressed texture can be appreciated: posters, big headlines, product labels, album covers, and event flyers. It works well for short phrases, punchy branding moments, and themed graphics that benefit from a rough, printed look; for longer passages, generous spacing and larger sizes help preserve readability.
The font projects a loud, scrappy energy—part street-poster, part DIY stamp—mixing humor with a gritty edge. Its roughness reads as intentionally imperfect, evoking vintage ephemera, punk flyers, or spooky novelty packaging where attitude matters more than refinement.
The design appears aimed at delivering an intentionally battered, ink-heavy display voice that feels hand-made and attention-grabbing. Its simplified construction and bold silhouettes prioritize impact, while the irregular edges add personality and a tactile, printed character.
Uppercase forms stay sturdy and blocky, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied bowl sizes and slightly wobblier verticals. Numerals follow the same thick, worn treatment, keeping a cohesive texture across headings and short callouts. The distressed detailing is broad and organic rather than finely speckled, so the texture remains visible at typical display sizes.