Distressed Sohi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, 'Arthura' by Seniors Studio, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, apparel, grunge, handmade, punchy, playful, rugged, distressed print, hand-stamped, tactile texture, display impact, roughened, blotchy, inked, chunky, weathered.
A heavy, blocky sans with softened geometry and intentionally irregular contours. Strokes are thick and compact, with subtly uneven widths, rounded corners, and occasional flat cutoffs that create a stamped or roughly printed feel. Counters are generally open and simple, but show slight wobble and nicks; some shapes exhibit small interior speckling and edge chipping that adds texture. Overall spacing and rhythm are sturdy and poster-like, with a lively, imperfect baseline and a distinctly hand-pressed consistency across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, display headlines, logos, labels, and packaging where the textured edges can be appreciated. It also works well for merchandise graphics, event flyers, and social media titles that benefit from a rugged, tactile look.
The texture and softened, battered silhouettes give this font a gritty, handmade attitude that feels bold and approachable rather than harsh. It reads as energetic and informal, with a DIY charm suited to designs that want visible “ink on paper” character.
Likely designed to emulate a bold hand-printed or stamped sans with deliberate wear—capturing the look of rough ink transfer, chipped edges, and imperfect reproduction for expressive display typography.
In longer text, the distressed detailing remains present without completely breaking letter recognition, but the heavy weight and rough edges naturally amplify visual noise. The numerals share the same chunky, worn construction, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.