Distressed Koza 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album art, packaging, headlines, stickers, grunge, rough, rugged, raw, industrial, distressed impact, printed texture, gritty display, analog wear, eroded, blotchy, weathered, stamped, inked.
A heavy, compact display face built from sturdy, blocky forms with simplified geometry and minimal modulation. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with chipped corners, ragged edges, and occasional interior voids that read like worn ink or distressed printing. Counters are generally small and sturdy, and many curves are slightly squared off, giving the alphabet a punchy, poster-like rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky construction, while numerals follow the same distressed, inked-in texture for a cohesive set.
Best suited to bold display applications where texture is a feature: posters, album/cover art, apparel graphics, stickers, and punchy packaging. It also works well for short headlines and pull quotes, especially when a worn, printed feel is desired; for long text or small captions, the distress can become visually noisy.
The overall tone is tough and gritty, suggesting age, friction, and imperfect reproduction. It feels energetic and handmade in a utilitarian way—more stamped or screen-printed than polished—bringing a rebellious, streetwise character to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward, blocky sans structure with a deliberately degraded surface, evoking worn stencils, ink transfer, or aged print. The goal is immediate impact and attitude, trading typographic refinement for texture and grit.
The distressing appears applied consistently across the set, with speckling and bite-marks that vary per glyph enough to feel organic while still maintaining uniform color and weight. The texture reduces clarity at smaller sizes, but at display sizes it adds strong personality without losing the basic letter shapes.