Distressed Pulam 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, event flyers, packaging, rugged, gritty, handmade, vintage, noisy, add texture, simulate wear, handmade feel, poster impact, vintage grit, rough edge, textured, dry brush, blotchy, stenciled.
A condensed, heavy display face with coarse, irregular contours and visibly distressed counters. Strokes look like they were laid down with a dry brush or worn ink, creating broken edges, small voids, and uneven terminals throughout. Curves are slightly lumpy and the overall rhythm is intentionally inconsistent, while letterforms remain mostly simple and legible. The lowercase shows compact bowls and short extenders, and the numerals follow the same rough, blotched texture for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, album/cover art, event flyers, and bold packaging callouts where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It can also work for branding elements and apparel graphics when a rugged, printed-by-hand feel is desired.
The font projects a gritty, handmade energy—like aged printing, weathered signage, or a photocopied poster that’s been through a few rounds. Its texture adds tension and attitude, giving text a raw, informal presence that feels energetic rather than refined.
Likely designed to deliver a condensed, attention-grabbing display voice with built-in wear and ink breakup, simulating rough print or brush-painted lettering. The goal appears to be instant texture and attitude without sacrificing basic readability in larger settings.
Texture is strong enough that small sizes and tight spacing may cause letters to visually fill in, especially in enclosed shapes. It performs best when given room to breathe, where the distressed details read as intentional character rather than noise.