Distressed Pulel 8 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' by ITC, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, labels, rugged, vintage, gritty, energetic, hand-printed, impact, aged print, poster feel, industrial tone, handmade texture, condensed, slanted, textured, blunt, uneven.
A compact, slanted display face with heavy, blunt strokes and visibly worn ink texture throughout. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with simplified geometry, tight counters, and squared-off terminals that feel cut or stamped rather than smoothly drawn. The stroke edges are irregular and peppered with small voids, producing an uneven print impression that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Overall spacing appears tight and the rhythm is punchy, with a slightly variable, hand-set feel from glyph to glyph.
Best suited to short, prominent text where texture is an asset: posters, music and event flyers, bold branding, product packaging, labels, and signage-style graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want a rugged, printed look that stands out at a glance.
The font projects a rough, no-nonsense tone—like old shop signage, screen-printed posters, or distressed packaging. Its forward slant and dense texture add urgency and grit, giving headlines a loud, street-level confidence rather than a polished, corporate voice.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in condensed space while mimicking imperfect, worn printing. The consistent distress and blunt construction suggest an intention to evoke vintage-industrial ephemera and add instant character to display typography.
Uppercase forms read as blocky and poster-ready, while the lowercase keeps the same condensed build and texture, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive. The numerals are bold and compact, matching the weight and distressed surface so they don’t feel like an add-on.