Distressed Urne 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, labels, vintage, rugged, hand-printed, western, industrial, aged print, rugged display, heritage mood, poster impact, slab serif, ink bleed, rough texture, irregular counters, worn edges.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy verticals, bracketed serifs, and noticeable stroke contrast. The outlines show deliberate roughness: chipped edges, pitted interiors, and uneven ink density that creates a worn, letterpress-like texture. Curves and joins are slightly irregular, with counters that feel scuffed rather than cleanly cut, while spacing remains fairly even for readable setting. Numerals and capitals carry the strongest weight and texture, giving the face a firm, poster-oriented color on the page.
Works best for headlines, posters, and display copy where the distressed detailing can be appreciated. It suits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a rugged, heritage or workshop feel, and can add character to short editorial callouts when used with ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is gritty and nostalgic, evoking aged printing, stamped labels, and utilitarian signage. Its distressed surface adds a handmade, timeworn character that reads as bold and assertive rather than delicate or refined.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, attention-getting slab-serif with an intentionally worn print texture, balancing sturdy letterforms with irregular, aged detailing for atmospheric display typography.
The texture is consistent across the set, with repeated speckling and edge break-up that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. The narrow proportions and strong serifs help maintain legibility despite the interior noise, especially in short lines and titles.