Distressed Puloy 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, event promos, gritty, handmade, raw, edgy, energetic, handmade texture, impact display, grunge tone, diy aesthetic, brushy, ragged, inked, expressive, uneven.
A rough, brush-driven display face with heavy, inked strokes and visibly irregular contours. Forms are slightly right-leaning with tight overall proportions and uneven widths, creating a lively, hand-rendered rhythm. Terminals fray and taper as if from a dry brush or worn marker, while counters and bowls stay relatively compact; the texture varies from stroke to stroke, giving the alphabet a worn, printed-through feel. The baseline and curves appear intentionally unsettled, reinforcing the distressed character while keeping letterforms broadly legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event promotions, and album or merch graphics where texture is an asset. It can work on packaging or branding elements that aim for a raw, handcrafted feel, and generally benefits from generous tracking and solid contrast against the background.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY attitude—more zine and gig-poster than polished editorial. Its rough edges and variable stroke texture read as urgent and expressive, suggesting noise, motion, and a slightly rebellious tone.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, forceful brush lettering and imperfect print reproduction, delivering an intentionally rough, tactile voice for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent brush texture and forward slant, with simplified, sturdy silhouettes that prioritize impact over refinement. Numerals follow the same rugged construction, with uneven curves and occasional sharp, dragged-stroke angles that heighten the handmade look.