Distressed Wejo 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, streetwear, event promos, grunge, handmade, energetic, casual, rowdy, impact, handcrafted, ruggedness, motion, attention, brushy, rough-cut, textured, uneven, organic.
A heavy, slanted brush style with irregular, torn-looking contours and visibly uneven stroke edges. Letterforms are chunky and compact with soft, rounded masses, but they retain a lively, hand-drawn rhythm through variable stroke swelling, occasional notches, and inconsistent terminals. Counters are generally small and somewhat pinched, and the baseline and sidebearings feel loosely controlled, creating a varied texture across words. Numerals and capitals keep the same bold, painted silhouette, favoring simplified forms over crisp geometry.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where texture is an asset. It also works well for music and nightlife branding, sports or action-themed materials, and apparel graphics that benefit from a rugged, handmade feel. For extended text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is raw and expressive, evoking quick paint strokes, poster-making, and DIY signage. Its rough texture and forward lean add urgency and motion, giving it a loud, playful attitude that reads as intentionally imperfect and rebellious.
Designed to deliver a bold brush impression with distressed edges, prioritizing attitude and tactile texture over precision. The aim appears to be a loud, attention-grabbing display voice that feels hand-painted and intentionally rough for expressive branding and thematic applications.
At larger sizes the distressed edge character becomes a defining feature, while in smaller settings the dense weight and tight counters can make longer passages feel dark and busy. The italic slant is consistent across the set, and the texture remains uniform enough to feel cohesive despite the intentionally uneven outlines.