Distressed Kovi 15 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, grunge, handmade, playful, rustic, rowdy, worn print, handmade feel, tactile impact, bold display, textured, roughened, inked, blotchy, stamped.
A chunky display face with compact counters and a soft, slightly rounded skeleton. Strokes are heavily textured, with irregular, mottled interiors and ragged edges that mimic worn ink coverage or degraded printing. Terminals are blunt and simplified, and curves show slight wobble that keeps the forms lively without losing overall structure. Spacing appears open enough for display use, while the texture adds visual density and a gritty rhythm across lines.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and merchandise where the rough texture can read as a design feature. It works well for branding that wants an earthy or gritty feel, and for themed materials where a worn-print aesthetic helps set the mood.
The font conveys a scrappy, handmade energy—casual and a bit rebellious, like ink dragged across rough paper or a weathered stamp. Its bold mass and rough texture create an attention-grabbing tone that feels informal, vintage-leaning, and slightly gritty rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver strong display impact while simulating imperfect production—worn ink, rough paper, or stamped printing—so the lettering feels tactile and handmade. The simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize quick recognition, with texture providing personality and atmosphere.
The distressed pattern is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving long passages a unified, intentionally imperfect color. Round letters (O, Q, 0) emphasize the worn interior texture, while straighter forms (E, F, T) highlight chipped edges and uneven stroke fill.