Distressed Gojo 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, game ui, packaging, handmade, quirky, rustic, witchy, storybook, handmade texture, thematic display, playful spookiness, informal charm, wobbly, inked, roughened, spidery, irregular.
A narrow, hand-drawn roman with slightly wobbly verticals and subtly uneven stroke endings that read like ink on textured paper. Forms are generally upright with modest contrast and a variable, organic rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are open and simple, with occasional pinched joins and tapered terminals; edges look lightly roughened rather than cleanly cut. Uppercase has a tall, wiry presence, while lowercase stays compact with short extenders and a notably low x-height, producing a bouncy texture in words.
Best suited to display sizes where the rough ink texture and narrow proportions can add character without becoming noisy. It works well for posters, themed packaging, book and zine covers, and title treatments for games or events that want a handmade, slightly spooky flavor. For longer passages, generous tracking and leading help maintain clarity while preserving its lively rhythm.
The overall tone feels homemade and slightly eerie in a playful way—more folk-art and storybook than polished calligraphy. Its irregularities suggest spontaneity and personality, lending a casual, slightly mischievous mood that can lean toward spooky or fantastical depending on setting.
The design appears intended to simulate a lightly distressed handwritten print—combining upright, simple letter construction with intentional wobble and rough terminals to create an expressive, thematic voice. It prioritizes personality and atmosphere over strict regularity, aiming to feel human, tactile, and a little uncanny.
In running text the texture is lively and uneven, with noticeable letter-to-letter variety that emphasizes the distressed, drawn-by-hand character. The numerals and punctuation echo the same inked, imperfect finish, helping maintain a consistent voice across mixed content.