Distressed Lohe 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, book covers, editorial display, packaging, gritty, vintage, noir, rebellious, rough-spoken, aged print, retro grit, analog texture, poster impact, inked, ragged, blotchy, imperfect, handmade.
A rugged serif with heavy, compact letterforms and noticeably irregular outlines. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with ragged edges and occasional blobby ink buildup that suggests worn metal type or over-inked printing. Terminals are bracketed and slab-leaning in feel, while counters stay fairly open for the weight. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, adding a lively, imperfect rhythm that reads as intentionally rough rather than purely mechanical.
Best suited for display roles where texture is a feature: posters, album art, book covers, editorial openers, and packaging that benefits from an aged or rough-printed look. It can work for short bursts of body copy in themed layouts, but performs most confidently in titles, pull quotes, and signage where the distressed detail can be appreciated.
The texture and uneven imprint give the face a gritty, analog character associated with old posters, underground ephemera, and typewriter-era or letterpress vibes. It feels forceful and slightly chaotic, lending a noir or punk edge to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect print production—worn type, rough paper, and heavy inking—while retaining the familiar structure of a traditional serif. It aims to deliver a strong, vintage-leaning voice with visible texture and attitude.
In the sample text, the distressed edges remain prominent at text sizes and create a strong tonal color, so long passages can feel dense and busy. The numerals and capitals match the same worn, inked-in texture, helping maintain a consistent rough-print voice across mixed settings.