Distressed Pudim 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A heavy, hand-rendered roman with brushy stroke endings and rough, broken edges throughout. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with wobbly curves, uneven stroke boundaries, and occasional notches that suggest dry-brush or worn printing. Counters stay mostly open and readable, while joins and terminals vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Overall spacing and widths fluctuate subtly, giving text a lively, handmade texture rather than a mechanical, typeset feel.
Works best for display applications such as posters, event graphics, album or book covers, and packaging where texture is an asset. It also fits branding for artisanal goods, outdoorsy products, and casual restaurants or cafés. Use at moderate-to-large sizes to preserve clarity while showcasing the distressed edge detail.
The font conveys a rugged, DIY energy—casual and slightly chaotic, like ink laid down quickly on paper. Its distressed texture adds grit and attitude without turning fully aggressive, keeping a friendly, craft-like warmth. The overall tone feels playful and earthy, suited to designs that want authenticity and imperfection.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-painted or heavily inked lettering with natural wear and irregular deposition. Its goal is to add instant texture and personality to short phrases and titles, creating an intentionally imperfect, analog look that feels crafted rather than digitally precise.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and headline-forward, while lowercase maintains the same roughened texture with a compact, slightly bouncy baseline feel. The numeral set matches the hand-inked character, with rounded forms showing the most visible edge breakup. At smaller sizes, the texture becomes more prominent, so the face benefits from generous size and clear contrast against the background.