Distressed Obki 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gate A1' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, album art, headlines, gritty, utilitarian, industrial, vintage, tough, aged print, stamped look, industrial tone, rugged display, roughened, weathered, blunt, monoline, hard-edged.
A condensed, monoline sans with squared-off curves and frequent chamfered corners, giving many rounds (C, G, O) an octagonal feel. Strokes are largely uniform, with crisp terminals that read as cut or stamped rather than brushed, while edge wear and small voids introduce a consistent distressed texture across the set. The lowercase follows a straightforward, single-storey construction (notably a, g) with simple forms and minimal modulation; counters stay fairly open despite the roughness. Numerals share the same clipped geometry and slightly irregular outlines, maintaining an even, workmanlike rhythm in text.
Well-suited to display applications where texture and grit are desirable—posters, title cards, packaging, labels, and promotional graphics. It can add a worn, industrial character to short headlines and brand marks, especially when paired with clean supporting text.
The overall tone feels rugged and functional, like lettering that has been repeatedly printed, abraded, or applied to hard surfaces. It suggests an industrial, workshop sensibility with a vintage edge—practical rather than polished, and intentionally imperfect.
The design appears intended to blend simple, legible sans forms with a deliberately worn surface, evoking stamped or aging signage while keeping the letterforms sturdy and readable. Its clipped geometry and consistent texture suggest a focus on repeatable, system-like lettering with a distinctive distressed finish.
Distressing is present but controlled: the silhouettes remain clear at display sizes, while the texture becomes a defining feature as size increases. Corners and joins are noticeably angular throughout, reinforcing a constructed, mechanical impression even in traditionally round letters.