Distressed Wohe 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, labels, headlines, typewriter, rugged, vintage, gritty, industrial, aged print, analog texture, utility feel, stamped look, slab serif, monoline, rough edges, inky, press-printed.
A slab-serif design with sturdy, monoline strokes and compact, blocky letterforms. The shapes have squared terminals and broad serifs, with a slightly uneven, inked texture that roughens edges and subtly clogs corners, creating a worn print impression. Spacing reads typewriter-like with straightforward proportions and consistent vertical stress, while the distressing introduces lively irregularity without breaking overall structure.
Well-suited for display settings where a vintage-print or rugged industrial flavor is desired, such as posters, album/film titling, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for short blocks of text when a typewritten, distressed texture is part of the concept, though the rough edges will remain visually prominent at smaller sizes.
The font conveys a utilitarian, analog tone—like stamped paperwork, field notes, or printed labels that have seen use. Its roughened contours add grit and authenticity, balancing clarity with a weathered, hands-on attitude.
The design appears intended to evoke the look of heavy slab-serif type produced by imperfect printing—combining sturdy, readable skeletons with deliberate wear for character. It aims to deliver a reliable, workmanlike voice while adding texture that suggests age, handling, or rough reproduction.
Uppercase forms feel solid and authoritative, while the lowercase maintains the same mechanical rhythm and sturdy footprint. Numerals match the heavy, workmanlike texture, and the distressing appears consistent across glyphs, suggesting deliberate “worn ink” styling rather than random distortion.