Distressed Lohe 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, labels, typewriter, vintage, rugged, gritty, analog, aged print, typewriter feel, rugged texture, retro utility, slab serif, inked, weathered, blotchy, stamped.
A heavy, slab-serif typewriter-style design with compact proportions and sturdy vertical stems. The letterforms show intentionally uneven contours, with softened corners, worn-looking edges, and occasional ink-like blots that create a rough printed texture. Counters are fairly tight and shapes are simple and utilitarian, while the irregular outline keeps the rhythm lively and imperfect in a controlled way. Numerals follow the same rugged construction, with thick strokes and distressed terminals that read like aged impressions.
Works well for display typography such as posters, headlines, and title treatments where the worn print character can be a feature. It also suits packaging, labels, and branding elements that aim for a vintage or handcrafted impression. For longer text, it performs best in short blocks, pull quotes, or larger sizes where the distressed detailing remains legible.
The overall tone feels analog and timeworn, evoking typewritten documents, stamped labels, and rough-hewn signage. Its distressed texture adds grit and attitude, suggesting archival ephemera, western/frontier flavor, or noir/industrial atmospheres depending on context.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of a bold typewriter or slab-serif print that has been repeatedly used—suggesting uneven inking, paper texture, and mechanical wear—while maintaining strong, readable letter shapes.
Because the distress is baked into the silhouettes, the texture becomes more prominent at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications. In dense paragraphs, the rough edges and tight counters can darken the page color, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect clarity.