Distressed Punoh 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, merchandise, grunge, rugged, handmade, playful, raw, tactile print feel, diy character, dramatic impact, vintage grit, rough edges, inked, stamped, weathered, uneven.
A chunky display face with heavy, compact letterforms and a deliberately rough, distressed surface. Strokes appear brushy and inked with irregular, chipped outlines and occasional interior voids that mimic worn printing or a dry, overloaded mark. Counters are generally small and rounded, terminals are blunt, and the overall silhouette leans toward blocky shapes with slight per-glyph variation that adds a handmade rhythm. Numerals share the same worn texture and sturdy proportions, maintaining strong color on the page.
Well-suited to short, bold statements in posters, covers, and headlines where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also fits branding accents for craft, vintage-inspired, or gritty themes, plus packaging callouts and merchandise graphics that benefit from a stamped/inked feel.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY attitude—part handmade poster, part battered stamp—while still reading as friendly and energetic. Its imperfect edges and mottled fills suggest authenticity, noise, and tactile production rather than polished digital precision.
Designed to deliver a loud display voice with tactile distress—like ink pushed through rough stock or a repeatedly used stencil—prioritizing character and impact over clean neutrality.
Texture density varies across glyphs, creating a lively, imperfect consistency that reads as intentional distress rather than random damage. The heaviest areas can close up in small sizes, while larger settings let the worn detail become a key visual feature.