Distressed Gozi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, labels, vintage, gritty, rustic, handmade, quirky, aged print, analog texture, heritage tone, display impact, roughened, textured, weathered, inked, worn.
A serif typeface with classic, bookish proportions that are intentionally roughened by a consistent distressed texture. Strokes show uneven edges and occasional nicks, as if printed from a worn plate or stamped with imperfect ink coverage. Serifs are sturdy and slightly bracketed, while curves and joins carry subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively without becoming chaotic. Overall spacing feels readable, with the distress adding visual noise that becomes more pronounced at smaller sizes.
Well-suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, editorial headlines, packaging, labels, and cover typography. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when a vintage, printed-on-paper effect is desired, but it’s best avoided for long body copy at small sizes due to the built-in texture.
The font conveys a timeworn, handmade character—evoking old print ephemera, workshop labeling, and imperfect presswork. Its rough texture adds grit and personality, giving text a tactile, analog feel that reads as nostalgic and slightly mischievous.
Likely designed to merge traditional serif structure with a deliberately aged printing effect, providing a quick way to add heritage and tactility to modern layouts. The goal appears to be recognizable, readable letterforms paired with a consistent distressed voice for thematic branding and display typography.
The distressing is distributed across stems, bowls, and terminals rather than confined to the edges, helping the texture feel integrated rather than like an overlay. Numerals and capitals maintain clear silhouettes, but fine details can visually fill in or break apart depending on size and contrast, so generous sizing and clean backgrounds help preserve clarity.