Distressed Gomu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Northpole' by 38-lineart, 'Acumin' by Adobe, and 'Avergent' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, branding, handmade, rugged, casual, playful, vintage, analog texture, human warmth, print wear, casual readability, rough, textured, inked, organic, imperfect.
A handmade-looking sans with rounded, slightly condensed forms and a softly squared geometry. Strokes show consistent weight but with visibly roughened edges and occasional filled-in corners, suggesting ink spread or worn printing. Curves are open and friendly, counters are generous, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply cut. Spacing is comfortable and even in text, while individual glyphs keep a subtly irregular rhythm that preserves a crafted, tactile feel.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where you want a crafted, tactile voice—posters, packaging, labels, menu headings, and brand marks for food, beverage, or lifestyle products. It can also work for pull quotes and subheads in editorial layouts when paired with a cleaner companion for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a rugged, analog texture that reads like stamped packaging or quick marker lettering. Its imperfections add warmth and personality, giving copy a casual, slightly vintage character without becoming chaotic or hard to read.
The design appears intended to capture the look of printed or hand-inked lettering with gentle distressing while maintaining clear letterforms and reliable readability. It prioritizes an analog, human touch over geometric precision, delivering character and texture in everyday typographic settings.
Capitals are simple and sturdy with minimal stylistic flourishes, and numerals follow the same softened, ink-worn treatment for cohesive texture in headlines or labels. The distressed detailing stays consistent across the alphabet, so paragraphs keep a steady color while still showing a handmade surface.