Distressed Goma 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, brand marks, rough, vintage, handmade, raw, gritty, aged print, diy texture, analog grit, poster impact, rustic branding, textured, weathered, print-like, uneven, tactile.
A compact, sans-serif letterform with slightly condensed proportions and a steady vertical stance. Strokes are generally consistent but show deliberately irregular edges, small nicks, and occasional ink-spread artifacts that create a worn, printed texture. Curves are rounded and open, terminals are mostly blunt, and counters remain fairly clear despite the distressed surface. The overall rhythm is tight and utilitarian, with subtle per-glyph variation that reinforces an imperfect, analog feel rather than strict geometric uniformity.
Best suited to display roles where texture is part of the message: posters, record/album artwork, apparel graphics, packaging labels, and rustic branding. It can work for short paragraphs in larger sizes when a weathered, analog print mood is desired, but the distressed edges will read strongest in headlines and titling.
The texture and raggedness give the type a gritty, lived-in tone—more found-object print than pristine digital. It suggests DIY posters, stamped labeling, or aged signage, balancing straightforward readability with a deliberately roughened character.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, narrow sans foundation that’s been purposefully roughened to mimic worn ink, stamped impressions, or imperfect printing. The goal is to keep shapes familiar and legible while adding a tactile, aged surface for themed or atmospheric typography.
Distress is concentrated along outer contours and at joins, producing speckling and bite-marks that become more noticeable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and sign-like, while lowercase retains a simple, workmanlike structure that keeps text blocks from turning overly decorative.