Distressed Gohi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Architype Renner' by The Foundry, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, album art, handmade, vintage, playful, rustic, gritty, handmade feel, print texture, casual display, retro tone, roughened, inked, wobbly, stamped, organic.
A casual, hand-rendered roman with uneven stroke edges and a subtly blotchy texture that suggests dry ink or worn printing. Letterforms are largely monoline in construction but show noticeable local thick–thin variation from pressure and irregular outlines, with rounded corners and softly squared terminals. Proportions are compact with a relatively low x-height and generous counters; curves (C, O, S) are slightly lumpy and not perfectly symmetrical, reinforcing the handmade rhythm. Lowercase forms are simple and open, with single-storey a and g, short-armed r, and a tall, narrow t; numerals follow the same rough, inked treatment with readable, straightforward shapes.
Well-suited to display typography where a handmade, imperfect print feel is desirable—posters, craft or artisanal packaging, café or market signage, and editorial headlines needing warmth. It can also add character to short quotes, captions, and brand marks where texture and personality are priorities over crisp neutrality.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a nostalgic, tactile character reminiscent of hand-stamped labels and craft printing. Its rough texture adds warmth and personality, giving text a lived-in, slightly gritty charm without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect, hand-inked or lightly weathered printing, combining simple, readable skeletons with deliberately rough outlines for an authentic, tactile finish.
Texture and edge wear are consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive distressed finish. Spacing appears moderately open in running text, helping the irregular contours stay legible at display sizes, while the surface noise may soften fine detail at very small sizes.