Distressed Gohe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream; 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Faculta MF' by Masterfont; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', 'Nimbus Sans L', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, labels, rugged, vintage, industrial, handmade, gritty, add texture, evoke nostalgia, create impact, feel handmade, suggest printwear, bold, chunky, textured, rounded, inked.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, blocky proportions and a steady upright stance. Strokes are broad and simplified, with gently softened corners and slightly irregular terminals that look like worn ink or rough printing. The texture shows as small nicks and speckling along edges and within counters, creating a consistently distressed surface without breaking overall legibility. Curves are full and open, while joins stay blunt and sturdy, giving the alphabet a solid, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where texture can do some of the storytelling—posters, signage, product packaging, labels, and apparel graphics. It also works well for short paragraphs in promos or blurbs where a bold, tactile look is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the distress detail reads clearly.
The font projects a rugged, workmanlike tone—confident, practical, and a bit nostalgic. Its worn texture suggests authenticity and physical materials, evoking stamped labels, screen-printed merch, or packaging with a lived-in patina.
The design appears intended to combine a friendly, rounded sans structure with a convincingly worn print texture. It aims to deliver strong readability and impact while adding character through controlled imperfections that imply physical production and age.
Spacing appears straightforward and even, with clear word shapes in the sample text despite the added surface noise. Numerals and capitals match the same sturdy, softened construction, supporting attention-grabbing headings while keeping an approachable, non-mechanical feel.