Distressed Puluh 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC, 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype, 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, gritty, vintage, handmade, punchy, rebellious, impact, retro print, grunge texture, analog feel, compact set, roughened, inked, textured, condensed, poster.
A condensed, heavy display face with a forward slant and a visibly rough, ink-worn texture throughout. Strokes are thick and assertive with irregular edges, small chips, and patchy interiors that mimic distressed printing. Counters are generally tight, terminals are blunt, and many curves show a slightly carved, uneven silhouette that keeps the rhythm energetic rather than geometric. Overall letterfit is compact and the figures share the same rugged mass and slightly uneven impression as the letters.
Best suited for display applications where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, apparel graphics, beverage or craft packaging, and music or event branding. It works well in short phrases, logos, and callouts where the condensed width and heavy strokes deliver impact without taking much horizontal space.
The font projects a bold, gritty attitude with a vintage, shop-printed feel. Its worn texture and slanted momentum suggest speed, impact, and a handmade authenticity—more street-poster and gig-flyer than polished corporate.
Likely designed to deliver compact, high-impact lettering with a deliberately worn print aesthetic. The goal appears to be a bold, energetic voice that feels analog and imperfect, evoking stamped, letterpress, or screen-printed ephemera.
The distressing is consistent across the set, creating a cohesive “printed-through-a-rough-screen” look that becomes more pronounced as sizes get smaller. The strong black shapes and narrow proportions help it hold presence in short bursts while keeping a tight footprint in layouts.