Distressed Sele 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Franklin Gothic' by Elsner+Flake, 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, gritty, industrial, retro, handmade, loud, aged print, impact, utility, texture, chunky, blunt, ink-worn, uneven, rounded.
A chunky, heavy display face with compact, upright letterforms and strongly rounded corners. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle modulation created by irregular, worn edges and occasional nicks, giving the impression of imperfect printing. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while terminals tend to be blunt and slightly softened. Overall spacing feels sturdy and headline-oriented, with small variations in contour that keep repeated shapes from feeling mechanically identical.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as posters, headlines, labels, and bold branding where the worn texture can read clearly. It can also work for short blocks of display copy in themed layouts, but the heavy weight and rough edges favor impactful titles over small-size text.
The font projects a rugged, no-nonsense tone—bold and attention-grabbing with a tactile, workmanlike feel. Its distressed texture adds a vintage, utilitarian energy, suggesting posters, stamps, or shop signage where a little roughness is part of the character.
The design appears intended to combine a friendly, rounded display structure with a printed-wear finish, delivering immediate visual punch while retaining an approachable silhouette. The controlled distressing suggests a deliberate “aged print” aesthetic rather than accidental distortion.
The distressing is consistent across the set: edges look lightly chipped rather than heavily eroded, helping maintain legibility at larger sizes. Numerals share the same stout build and softened corners, keeping the texture cohesive across letters and figures.