Distressed Temo 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Arial' and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, quirky, printed wear, diy feel, poster impact, hand-cut look, tactile texture, rough, textured, blunt, chunky, uneven.
A chunky, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and visibly roughened outlines that suggest worn ink or a stamped surface. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, while edges wobble and chip slightly, creating a textured silhouette rather than clean geometry. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with simple, blocky construction and open counters that help the letters hold up at display sizes. The lowercase is straightforward and legible, with single-storey forms and a sturdy rhythm that reads like casual hand-cut lettering translated into type.
Works best in posters, titles, and large typographic graphics where the rough edges can be appreciated. It also suits packaging, labels, stickers, and merchandise that benefit from a tactile, printed look. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, or branding phrases—where its texture won’t overwhelm readability.
The overall tone feels handmade and intentionally imperfect, projecting a gritty, DIY energy. Its friendly, rounded shapes keep it from feeling aggressive, while the distressed perimeter adds a raw, street-poster character. The result is playful but rugged—more zine and screenprint than corporate polish.
Likely designed to emulate bold display lettering produced through imperfect printing or hand-made processes—such as rubber stamping, screenprinting, or rough-cut signage—while staying clear and sturdy in silhouette.
The distress is applied consistently across the alphabet and numerals, giving a cohesive printed-wear effect rather than random damage. The bold massing and simplified joins favor short lines and prominent messaging, while the irregular edge texture becomes more noticeable as sizes increase.