Distressed Vibu 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, album art, gritty, hand-printed, vintage, raw, punchy, analog feel, rugged impact, retro texture, handmade tone, print wear, roughened, uneven, inked, compressed, stamped.
A condensed, heavy sans with visibly roughened outlines and irregular stroke edges, as if printed with worn type or a dry brush. Strokes are predominantly monoline in feel but show natural-looking thick–thin fluctuation from texture and pressure, with slight waviness along stems. Curves are compact and somewhat squared-off, counters stay relatively open for the width, and terminals often end bluntly with ragged contour. Spacing appears tight and the rhythm is lively, with small inconsistencies that read as intentional distress rather than error.
Best suited for display settings where texture is an asset: poster headlines, product packaging, labels, merch graphics, and album/event artwork. It also works well for bold pull quotes or short UI tags when a rugged, tactile feel is desired; for longer text, the strong texture and tight rhythm will be most comfortable at larger sizes.
The font conveys a gritty, workwear tone—part utilitarian signage, part DIY zine and screenprint. Its texture suggests age, friction, and analog production, lending urgency and attitude to short messages. The overall voice is assertive and rugged rather than refined.
The design appears intended to simulate an analog, imperfect imprint—combining a condensed, attention-grabbing skeleton with distressed edges to evoke worn printing and hand-applied ink. It prioritizes impact and character over pristine regularity, making the texture a core part of its recognizability.
Uppercase forms are tall and compact, with simplified geometry and minimal detailing; lowercase has a sturdy, slightly bouncy baseline impression and rounded bowls that retain the distressed edge. Numerals are bold and legible with the same worn imprint, suiting emphatic labeling and numbering.