Distressed Kehi 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Mister London' by Sarid Ezra, 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook, and 'Bush!!' by sugargliderz (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grungy, playful, handmade, rugged, quirky, distressed impact, handmade feel, rough print, playful display, grunge texture, blobby, roughened, soft-cornered, puffy, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky strokes and soft corners, drawn with an intentionally irregular silhouette. Edges are mottled and bumpy throughout, creating a stamped/inked texture that makes counters and terminals feel worn and organic rather than clean-cut. The overall construction stays simple and upright, with compact counters and sturdy verticals, while the surface distortion gives each glyph a slightly unique, handmade rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, titles, stickers, and packaging where the rough texture can be appreciated. It can also work for branding accents or merchandise graphics when a handmade, worn-in look is desired, but is less appropriate for long-form reading or small UI text.
The texture reads as gritty and mischievous—more fun than serious—evoking rough printing, rubber-stamp lettering, or scuffed marker shapes. Its bold mass and uneven perimeter give it an energetic, DIY attitude that feels casual and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing display voice while simulating distressed print or rough inking. Its consistent, rounded construction keeps forms approachable, while the irregular outline adds character and a deliberately imperfect finish.
Letterforms remain broadly legible at larger sizes, but the distressed perimeter and tight interior spaces can darken quickly as sizes drop, especially in dense paragraphs. Numerals and capitals match the same chunky, worn treatment, maintaining a consistent “inked blob” color across lines.