Distressed Goma 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, and 'PF Das Grotesk Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headline, branding, grunge, vintage, industrial, rugged, utilitarian, add grit, age effect, tactile print, rugged display, roughened, weathered, inked, pressed, blotchy.
A sturdy sans-serif with largely monoline construction and compact, squared-off terminals, overlaid with a consistent distressed texture. The underlying letterforms feel geometric and straightforward, with round counters in O/C and clean, functional proportions, but the edges show chipping, small voids, and uneven ink coverage that suggest worn printing. Capitals are broad and stable, while the lowercase is simple and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g and a short-shouldered r. Numerals are similarly blocky and legible, with the distress pattern carrying through without overwhelming the silhouettes.
This font works best for display typography where the distressed surface can be appreciated—posters, apparel graphics, product labels, and bold branding accents. It can also support short subheads or pull quotes when a rugged, printed-by-hand impression is desired, but extended body text may feel visually busy as the texture accumulates.
The overall tone is tough and practical, evoking aged signage, stamped packaging, and equipment marking. The distress adds a lived-in, gritty character that reads as authentic and tactile rather than decorative, giving the font a streetwise, workshop-ready attitude.
The design intent appears to pair an uncomplicated, highly legible sans foundation with a controlled wear pattern, delivering a dependable headline voice that still feels tactile and imperfect. It’s built to communicate durability and real-world use while keeping forms familiar and readable.
The texture appears applied consistently across glyphs, creating speckled interiors and minor edge erosion while preserving clear letter recognition. In text, the distressed details become a subtle grain at smaller sizes and a more pronounced worn-surface effect at larger display settings.