Distressed Ulno 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, streetwear, event promos, horror titles, raw, expressive, gritty, energetic, edgy, handmade texture, dramatic display, imperfect realism, high impact, brushy, scratchy, tapered, angular, dry-brush.
A condensed, slanted brush-script with high-contrast strokes and visibly rough, dry-brush edges. Letterforms are built from quick, tapered strokes with occasional sharp terminals and ink breaks that create a distressed texture. Curves are narrow and upright in construction, while diagonals and entry/exit strokes add a fast forward rhythm. Spacing feels irregular in a natural handwritten way, and the overall texture stays consistently ragged across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Works best for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, social graphics, packaging callouts, and bold brand marks where texture is a feature. It can support punchy subheads, but the distressed brush detail and tight proportions make it less suitable for long paragraphs or small UI text where clarity is critical.
The font conveys urgency and attitude, reading like hand-painted signage or marker/brush lettering done at speed. Its scratchy texture and spiky terminals give it a gritty, street-level tone suited to dramatic or high-energy messaging.
The design appears intended to simulate fast, hand-rendered brush lettering with deliberate ink breakup and roughened edges, prioritizing personality and momentum over polished uniformity. Its narrow, slanted forms and strong stroke contrast are geared toward impactful display typography with a handmade, worn finish.
Capitals are particularly gestural and sometimes spurred, helping them stand out in display settings. Lowercase maintains a compact, tightly wound silhouette with simplified bowls and minimal internal counters, reinforcing the dense, punchy color on the page. Numerals follow the same brushy construction with uneven stroke endings, keeping the set cohesive.