Distressed Lomi 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Convey' by Wannatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, rustic, handmade, vintage, gritty, storybook, letterpress feel, aged print, handcrafted tone, textural display, roughened, inked, weathered, soft serif, uneven.
A bold serif design with chunky, slightly tapered strokes and a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms show roughened, irregular contours as if printed from worn type or brushed with imperfect inking, creating small nicks and soft waviness along stems and serifs. Serifs are blunt and somewhat flared rather than sharp, and curves are generously rounded, giving the shapes a sturdy, friendly silhouette. Spacing and widths feel natural and slightly inconsistent, reinforcing an organic, hand-pressed texture across both capitals and lowercase, with sturdy, legible numerals to match.
This font suits headlines and short passages where texture is desirable—posters, packaging, labels, and book covers in vintage or handmade contexts. It can also work for display-size pull quotes or title treatments where a warm, worn print feel is preferred over crisp modern typography.
The overall tone feels rustic and human, like old letterpress ephemera, folk signage, or a well-used storybook. The distressed edges add grit and warmth at once, suggesting age, tactility, and a lightly mischievous, handcrafted character.
The design appears intended to mimic the look of traditional serif type that has been physically printed and aged—evoking tactile ink, worn edges, and slight inconsistencies to add personality without sacrificing overall readability.
At text sizes the roughness reads as texture, while at larger sizes the irregular edges become a prominent visual feature. The bold color and soft, broken-in serifs help the face maintain clarity even with the intentionally imperfect outlines.