Distressed Kofa 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logo ideas, book covers, handmade, playful, rugged, retro, casual, handmade texture, print wear, friendly impact, expressive display, brushy, blotty, inked, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, hand-rendered display face with brush-and-ink construction and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes are thick and softly rounded, with roughened edges, occasional bulges, and small nicks that create a worn, printy texture. Counters are generally open but uneven, joins are organic rather than geometric, and spacing feels lively with slightly inconsistent sidebearings and widths. The overall rhythm is bouncy and informal, prioritizing character over strict uniformity.
Best suited for display use such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and branding concepts that benefit from a handmade, textured voice. It works well for short-to-medium lines where the irregular edge detail can be appreciated, and for designs aiming for a casual, craft or vintage-inspired feel.
The font conveys an easygoing, handmade confidence—part marker, part brush lettering—with a slightly weathered, imperfect charm. Its texture and wobble read as human and approachable, while the weight gives it a punchy, poster-like presence. The tone can feel crafty, vintage-leaning, and a bit mischievous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate bold brush/marker lettering captured through imperfect inking or rough reproduction, adding texture and personality while staying legible. It balances chunky shapes with organic variation to deliver a distinctive, human-made look for attention-grabbing display typography.
Rounded terminals and softened corners keep the distressed texture friendly instead of harsh. The numerals and lowercase echo the same hand-painted logic, making the set feel cohesive for mixed-case headlines and short statements where texture is desirable.