Distressed Gojo 15 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, game titles, packaging, editorial headings, handmade, weathered, storybook, rustic, spooky, antique feel, handcrafted look, aged print, thematic display, rough edges, inked, textured, calligraphic, irregular.
This typeface blends old-style serif letterforms with a deliberately rough, ink-worn surface. Strokes show moderate contrast and slightly flared, wedge-like terminals, with uneven edges and small breaks that mimic dry brush or distressed printing. The uppercase has a classic, inscriptional feel with simplified serifs, while the lowercase is compact and unevenly textured, producing a lively rhythm. Curves and diagonals are subtly irregular, and spacing feels organic rather than mechanically uniform, reinforcing a hand-rendered appearance.
Best suited to display settings where texture can be appreciated: book covers, chapter openers, posters, title cards, and themed branding. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a handcrafted, antiqued feel is desired, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is atmospheric and antiqued, evoking aged paper, inked headings, and hand-set or weathered print. Its roughness reads as expressive rather than chaotic, lending a hint of mystery and drama while still staying legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of traditional serif typography while introducing a controlled distressed finish, as if printed from worn type or drawn with a slightly dry brush. It prioritizes character and mood over pristine uniformity, creating a distinctive thematic voice for headings and titles.
Texture is consistent across letters and numerals, giving the set a cohesive distressed voice. Numerals follow the same old-style, slightly calligraphic construction, and round forms (like O and Q) show visible irregularity that contributes to the handmade character.