Distressed Jomu 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BoldBold' by Intellecta Design, 'Mario' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, streetwear, event flyers, grunge, playful, handmade, punk, messy, texture, impact, diy feel, attitude, informality, rough, blobby, chunky, torn, uneven.
A heavy, chunky display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and subtly bumpy silhouettes that suggest worn printing or hand-cut shapes. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, but edges wobble and corners soften, producing a blobby, tactile rhythm rather than crisp geometry. Counters are compact and occasionally asymmetric, and the overall texture reads as intentionally imperfect and noisy while remaining clearly legible at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, packaging accents, and merchandise graphics where texture and attitude are desired. It works well for music, nightlife, and themed promotional materials, and for bold pull quotes or labels when set at larger sizes. For longer passages, the heavy weight and edge noise can feel dense, so it’s most effective in display roles.
The font projects a scrappy, rebellious energy with a humorous, DIY attitude. Its roughened outlines and uneven ink feel evoke zines, posters, and street-flyer ephemera, giving text a loud, informal voice. The overall tone is lively and gritty rather than refined or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a deliberately weathered, handmade surface. By combining oversized forms with distressed edges and compact counters, it aims to feel loud, approachable, and raw, as if printed roughly or crafted by hand for immediate impact.
Spacing appears moderately tight, and the distressed perimeter detail becomes a key part of the look, so it benefits from generous size and breathing room. Numerals share the same chunky, worn character as the letters, keeping headings and short callouts visually consistent.