Distressed Obho 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, branding, handmade, rustic, vintage, quirky, warm, print texture, vintage tone, handmade feel, added character, roughened, textured, inked, irregular, worn.
A roughened serif face with visibly irregular outlines that mimic worn printing or ink spread. Strokes keep a generally steady weight but show subtle wobble, nicks, and softened corners, giving counters and terminals a slightly uneven edge. Serifs are small and sturdy, and the overall construction leans toward classic book forms while allowing plenty of handmade variation across curves and joins. Numerals and capitals maintain clear silhouettes, but the texture keeps them from feeling polished or mechanical.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a vintage or handmade print impression is desired—posters, packaging labels, café or craft branding, and editorial pull quotes. It can work for body copy when sizes are generous and spacing is comfortable, letting the distressed texture read as intentional rather than noisy.
The font conveys an earthy, human tone—like letterpress, aged signage, or a well-used printed page. Its slight roughness adds character and approachability, with a mildly quirky rhythm that feels casual rather than formal.
The design appears intended to combine traditional serif letterforms with a deliberately worn surface, capturing the feel of imperfect printing and adding instant character to otherwise conventional typography.
In paragraph settings the texture remains consistent and readable, though the distressed edges create a darker, more tactile color than a clean serif. The irregularity is most noticeable on rounded letters and at terminals, where the inked edge appears chipped or feathered.