Distressed Jema 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, rugged, playful, punchy, gritty, handmade, add texture, look printed, feel vintage, boost impact, signal handmade, roughened, inked, blocky, soft-cornered, stamp-like.
A heavy, blocky sans with compact proportions and rounded corners, built from broad strokes and simplified counters. Edges and interiors are intentionally roughened, with small nicks and uneven texture that reads like worn ink or distressed printing. Curves stay sturdy and somewhat squared-off, and the overall rhythm is slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade, imperfect surface.
Best used for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and merch graphics where texture and bold silhouette are assets. It also works for branding in rustic or industrial-themed concepts, and for social graphics that need a loud, tactile look. At smaller sizes, the distressed details may visually merge, so it’s most effective when given room to breathe.
The font conveys a loud, gritty energy with a humorous, approachable tilt. Its distressed texture adds a vintage, workwear feel, while the chunky shapes keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result is attention-grabbing and characterful, suited to designs that want a tactile, imperfect voice.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact through a stout, readable silhouette while adding character via worn, inked distressing. The goal appears to be a versatile display face that feels printed, handled, and slightly weathered—strong enough for signage-style statements but informal enough for playful, themed typography.
Caps are especially dominant and sign-like, while the lowercase retains the same chunky construction and rough surface. Numerals match the weight and texture, keeping a cohesive, poster-ready color in text. The distressing is consistent enough to feel deliberate, but varied enough to avoid a mechanical pattern.