Distressed Gohe 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Endeavor' by Lucas Tillian, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, and 'URW Form' and 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, labels, vintage, rugged, handmade, print-worn, workwear, add texture, evoke heritage, imply authenticity, create impact, flared serifs, rough texture, inky, sturdy, organic.
A flared-serif display face with high-contrast strokes and subtly rounded joins, rendered with a worn, ink-bleed texture. The letterforms show wedge-like terminals and small, integrated serif flares rather than crisp bracketed serifs, giving stems a slightly chiseled or brush-cut feel. Curves are broad and open (notably in C, O, and G), while diagonals in A, V, W, and Y stay sturdy and angular. The texture is consistent across the set, with speckling and softened edges that suggest imperfect printing or lightly distressed stamping.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, bold editorial heads, product packaging, and labels where texture can contribute to the message. It also works well for logo wordmarks and identity systems aiming for a heritage or handcrafted feel, especially when paired with cleaner supporting text.
The overall tone feels vintage and utilitarian—confident, sturdy, and a little weathered. Its distressed surface adds authenticity and tactility, evoking workshop signage, heritage packaging, or printed ephemera where a clean digital finish would feel out of place.
The design appears intended to combine a classic flared-serif structure with a deliberately imperfect, print-worn finish. It aims to deliver strong, familiar letter shapes while adding surface character that suggests age, grit, and physical production.
In text, the distressing remains visible without collapsing the counters, so the face keeps a readable silhouette at larger sizes. Capitals appear particularly strong for headings, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, no-nonsense rhythm with compact proportions and simple, functional shapes.