Distressed Buje 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), and 'East' by Tarallo Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, stickers, rugged, retro, industrial, noisy, handmade, distressed impact, vintage print, rugged display, compact headlines, roughened, weathered, inked, compressed, posterlike.
A condensed, heavy display face with a compact footprint and blocky, simplified letterforms. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with slightly softened corners and uneven, worn edges that introduce small nicks and voids inside the counters. The texture reads like distressed ink or rough printing, creating a lively surface while maintaining clear silhouettes. Round characters (O, Q, 0) are tightened and slightly squarish, and overall spacing feels intentionally snug for a dense, punchy line.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where the rough texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging labels, event graphics, and bold signage. It can also work for badge-style marks and sticker graphics where a rugged, printed look is desirable.
The font conveys a gritty, utilitarian attitude with a vintage print vibe. Its distressed finish suggests worn signage, stamped labels, or aged posters, giving headlines an assertive, street-level energy.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, high-impact display voice with a convincingly worn print texture, balancing strong readability with a deliberately imperfect, analog finish.
Despite the rough texture, key shapes remain strongly recognizable, keeping the style usable for short phrases. The distressing is consistent across letters and figures, helping blocks of text look cohesive rather than randomly degraded.