Distressed Kema 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Pop Manta' by Kickingbird (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, album covers, gritty, playful, handmade, retro, rowdy, add texture, feel handmade, signal toughness, evoke printwear, grab attention, roughened, chunky, blunt, posterlike, stamplike.
A heavy, condensed display face with compact counters and blunt terminals, drawn with low-contrast strokes and mostly squared-off curves. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with rough, slightly wobbly edges that mimic worn letterpress or stamped ink, giving each glyph a subtly unique silhouette. Round forms like O/Q stay firmly vertical and blocky, while diagonals and joins (K, R, W) remain sturdy and simplified for impact. The numerals match the same thick, compact construction and distressed perimeter, keeping the set visually unified at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and label-style branding where a tactile, printed look is desirable. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or title treatments, especially in designs aiming for a rugged, handmade, or vintage-press feel.
The overall tone is loud and tactile—like ink pressed into paper, a stenciled crate mark, or a weathered poster headline. Its rough finish adds attitude and informality, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly cartoonish warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact footprint while adding a deliberately worn, analog texture. It prioritizes bold readability and personality over refinement, evoking stamped or distressed print for themed display typography.
Spacing and rhythm feel tight and headline-oriented, with small apertures and counters that emphasize mass over delicacy. The distressing reads as edge wear rather than interior fragmentation, so the letterforms remain solid and legible when used big, while the texture becomes more apparent as the size increases.