Distressed Goho 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, branding, handcrafted, rustic, playful, storybook, casual, handmade feel, vintage print, added texture, friendly display, rustic charm, rough, textured, worn, inked, organic.
A rough, hand-rendered serif with subtly flared strokes and uneven, ink-like edges. Letterforms show gentle irregularity in stroke weight and contour, creating a printed-by-hand texture without becoming chaotic. Proportions lean slightly condensed, with straightforward upright construction, simple serifs, and rounded joins that keep counters open and readable. Numerals and caps maintain the same worn finish, giving the set a consistent, lightly distressed rhythm across lines of text.
Works well for headlines, posters, and short passages where a handcrafted, lightly worn look adds personality. It’s a strong fit for book covers, packaging, café or craft branding, and editorial callouts that benefit from an organic, inked texture. In longer text blocks, it can be used selectively for quotes or section headers to avoid visual fatigue from the distressed edges.
The overall tone feels handcrafted and approachable, with a quiet vintage and rustic character. Its roughened outlines and inky texture suggest handmade print, lending warmth and personality that reads as informal rather than polished. The effect is friendly and lightly whimsical, suitable for conveying authenticity and charm.
Designed to emulate a handmade or imperfectly printed serif with controlled distressing, balancing character with clarity. The intent appears to be creating an approachable display face that feels authentic and tactile, offering a warm alternative to clean, digital-looking typography.
The distressing is consistent and relatively fine-grained, so the texture remains legible at typical display and short-text sizes. Some letters show slightly varied widths and stroke endings, reinforcing the human, analog feel while keeping a steady baseline and spacing for comfortable reading.