Distressed Kogy 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, 'Corpus Gothic' by T-26, 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, flyers, album art, packaging, gritty, vintage, raw, loud, handmade, aged print, poster impact, rough texture, analog feel, chipped, roughened, inked, rugged, weathered.
The letterforms are heavy and compact with visibly rough, chipped contours and uneven interior counters that create a worn-print texture. Strokes show abrupt breaks and irregular terminals, with a slightly squarish, slab-like construction that reads strongly at display sizes. The texture varies from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an imperfect, analog rhythm while maintaining consistent, upright structure.
Works well for posters, gig flyers, album/playlist artwork, packaging accents, and editorial or promotional headlines that benefit from a rugged, retro texture. It can also suit game titles, horror or pulp-inspired graphics, and branding moments where a tough, handmade tone is desired. For best results, use at medium-to-large sizes to let the distressed details read clearly.
This face conveys a gritty, handmade energy—like ink pushed through worn type or a poster pulled on rough paper. The overall tone feels vintage and a bit rebellious, with a loud, attention-grabbing presence suited to bold statements rather than quiet refinement.
The design appears intended to mimic distressed letterpress or screen-printed type, prioritizing characterful texture and punch over smooth precision. Its bold massing and controlled upright forms suggest it’s meant for impactful headlines with an intentionally imperfect, worn finish.
The distressing introduces small breaks and speckled edges inside and around forms, which increases visual noise in dense text. Numerals match the same rough, worn texture and strong silhouette, keeping the set cohesive for bold titling and numbering.