Distressed Gomy 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Centra No. 2', 'Harmonia Sans', and 'Harmonia Sans Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, signage, rugged, playful, handmade, retro, lively, printed texture, handmade feel, vintage signage, casual branding, display impact, rough, worn, inked, chunky, friendly.
A heavy, rounded sans with simplified geometry and open counters, set on a steady upright stance. Strokes are thick and generally monoline in feel, but the outlines show intentional wear: nicks, scuffs, and slight waviness that create a printed, ink-rolled texture. Terminals are blunt and soft rather than sharply cut, and curves (O, C, S) read broadly circular with a slightly uneven edge. Overall spacing and widths vary a bit by letter, adding an informal rhythm without sacrificing clarity.
Best suited to display work where texture is a feature: posters, labels, merchandise graphics, and brand marks that want a handmade or weathered print feel. It can also work for short bursts of copy—subheads, pull quotes, and signage—where legibility and personality need to balance, but it will feel most distinctive at medium-to-large sizes.
The font conveys a tactile, hand-printed personality—cheerful and approachable, with a rugged edge. The distressed surface suggests screen print, stamped packaging, or aged signage, giving text a casual authenticity and a slightly vintage, maker-oriented tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, friendly sans silhouette while adding surface irregularity to evoke imperfect printing and real-world wear. It prioritizes bold readability and character over pristine outlines, aiming for a crafted, tactile impression in contemporary or retro-styled layouts.
In longer text, the speckled distressing remains visible and contributes to color and texture, especially at display sizes. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the alphabet’s soft, friendly shapes, and the lowercase maintains a clean, readable structure while retaining the same worn outline treatment.