Distressed Jemo 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, rugged, playful, handmade, rowdy, retro, add texture, signal diy, create impact, evoke print, roughened, chunky, blotchy, inked, irregular.
A chunky, all-caps-forward sans with heavy weight and rounded, blocky construction. Strokes appear inked and uneven, with roughened edges, nicks, and occasional interior erosion that suggests worn printing or stamped paint. Curves are broadly drawn and slightly lumpy, while straight stems and crossbars show subtle waviness and thickness variation, creating an organic, hand-pressed rhythm. The lowercase follows the same robust forms with simple, sturdy counters and minimal delicacy, maintaining strong legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines and short bursts of copy where texture is part of the message—posters, event flyers, album artwork, apparel graphics, and packaging. It also works well for logos or badges that want a stamped or screen-printed feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rough detail can read cleanly.
The overall tone feels gritty and energetic, like street posters, screen-printed flyers, or DIY signage. Its rough texture adds attitude and immediacy, balancing toughness with a slightly cartoonish friendliness due to the rounded, simplified shapes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately imperfect, printed-wear texture, giving otherwise simple sans forms a tactile, analog presence. It prioritizes loud, approachable display typography with a handcrafted edge.
The distressed treatment is fairly consistent across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive texture rather than random damage. Numerals match the same compact, sturdy style and read clearly, with the rough edge detail contributing more character than ambiguity.