Distressed Jofu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, event flyers, grungy, playful, raw, handmade, rowdy, add texture, evoke print, signal diy, boost impact, blobby, chunky, roughened, inked, uneven.
A heavy, chunky display face with irregular, distressed contours and blunted terminals that read like thick ink pressed through a worn stencil or rough screen print. Strokes stay broadly consistent, but the silhouette wobbles with bumps, nicks, and occasional interior bite-outs that create a mottled edge texture. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly uneven, and the overall rhythm is lumpy and organic rather than geometric, with a subtly hand-formed feel across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same dense color and rough perimeter, keeping a unified, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to short, bold copy where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, event flyers, album artwork, and expressive packaging or labels. It can work for punchy pull-quotes and title treatments, but the heavy weight and rough edges make it less ideal for small sizes or long passages.
The font communicates a scrappy, high-energy attitude—part DIY zine, part loud poster—mixing humor with a slightly gritty, imperfect finish. Its rough ink character gives it an informal, rebellious tone that feels tactile and analog rather than polished.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a worn, ink-heavy texture—evoking rough printing, distressed signage, or hand-made lettering—while keeping straightforward, upright letterforms for quick recognition.
Spacing appears moderately open for such a heavy face, helping letterforms stay legible despite the distressed edges. The texture is consistent enough to feel intentional and repeatable, while still providing plenty of variation to avoid a clean, corporate look.