Distressed Sohi 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bilya Layered' by Cerri Antonio, 'Generic' by More Etc, 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, grunge, handmade, comic, friendly, hand-printed feel, casual display, texture-forward, approachable impact, chunky, rounded, blobby, textured, roughened.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and soft corners. Letterforms are built from simple, bulbous shapes with slightly irregular outlines and a subtly mottled, worn texture that suggests rough inking or distressed printing. Counters are generally open and generous, while joins and terminals stay blunt and friendly; overall spacing is loose and the rhythm feels casual rather than rigidly modular.
Best suited to bold headlines and short statements in posters, album/cover art, event promos, packaging, and sticker-like graphics where texture can be appreciated. It can also work for playful branding and children’s or hobby-oriented materials, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a tactile, imperfect finish that reads as DIY and street-poster adjacent. Its bouncy shapes and softened geometry keep it approachable, while the distressed surface adds grit and personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, chunky silhouette with a deliberately imperfect, worn finish—capturing the feel of hand-made signage or rough screen printing while maintaining clear, readable letter shapes.
The distressed treatment appears consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive “printed” patina rather than random damage. At smaller sizes the texture may visually fill in, so the font tends to look best when given room to breathe.