Distressed Sohi 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, playful, grungy, handmade, bold, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, impact, texture, blobby, rough, inked, cartoonish, organic.
A heavy, rounded display face with irregular, blobby contours and visibly roughened edges. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline in feel, with soft corners and occasional pinched joins that create a hand-inked rhythm. Counters are compact and sometimes uneven, adding a slightly clogged, stamped look, while overall spacing and letterfit remain readable at larger sizes. The figures match the same chunky, distressed construction, keeping the texture consistent across the set.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product labels, and punchy packaging where texture is a feature. It also suits stickers, merch, and social graphics that aim for a handmade, slightly grungy personality; for longer passages it benefits from larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The font reads as playful and mischievous, mixing cartoon warmth with a gritty, DIY texture. Its uneven outlines and inky buildup suggest spontaneous mark-making, lending an energetic, imperfect tone well suited to informal, character-driven messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, attention-grabbing display voice with deliberate imperfections that mimic rough printing or hand-drawn ink. Its consistent heaviness and rounded forms prioritize immediacy and character over refinement.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similarly rounded, chunky structure, with the lowercase staying stout rather than delicate. The distressing is integrated into both exterior edges and interior shapes, producing a worn/printed effect without breaking legibility when set with ample size and breathing room.