Distressed Soza 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'PF Square Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grunge, punchy, rowdy, handmade, retro, impact, handmade feel, vintage grit, energy, brushy, roughened, inked, chunky, slanted.
A heavy, forward-slanted display face with chunky, slightly condensed shapes and a brush-like construction. Strokes are thick and simplified, with rounded corners and occasional wedge-like terminals that keep counters open and readable at large sizes. Edges show consistent roughening and small cut-ins, creating a printed-then-worn texture across both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly irregular rhythm, with a notably bold, poster-friendly presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headline banners, merch graphics, packaging callouts, and entertainment or event materials. The strong silhouette and distressed edges hold up well in large sizes where texture can be appreciated, and the slant helps emphasize motion and urgency.
The overall tone is loud and energetic, with a scrappy, DIY attitude. Its rough texture and italic momentum suggest action, impact, and a vintage promotional feel—more rebellious than refined.
Designed to deliver instant, rugged impact with a brush-printed look and built-in wear. The intent appears to balance bold legibility with a distressed, handcrafted flavor for attention-grabbing display typography.
Texture appears integrated into the outlines rather than applied as an overlay, so the distressed character reads even in single letters. Letterforms maintain consistent slant and weight, while minor shape variation keeps the line from feeling mechanically uniform.