Distressed Letu 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, event flyers, headlines, merchandise, grunge, handmade, rough, punk, noisy, distressed impact, diy texture, raw expressiveness, poster presence, ragged, blotchy, textured, irregular, jagged.
A heavy, rough-edged display face with irregular, brushy outlines and uneven counters that suggest ink spread or worn printing. Strokes are thick and slightly slanted, with choppy terminals and a subtly wobbly baseline that creates a handmade rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and blocky, while lowercase maintains a short x-height and varied widths, reinforcing an intentionally inconsistent texture. Numerals follow the same distressed construction, with chunky silhouettes and broken, organic edges.
Best suited for display applications where texture is desirable: posters, music and nightlife graphics, album/playlist artwork, event flyers, apparel, and packaging with a rugged aesthetic. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when set with ample spacing and contrast against clean supporting type.
The overall tone is gritty and rebellious, with a lo-fi, DIY energy reminiscent of stamped posters, zines, and distressed signage. Its rough texture reads assertive and raw rather than refined, lending a dark, edgy personality to headlines and short statements.
Designed to deliver an intentionally worn, inked look with strong impact, prioritizing expressive texture and handmade irregularity over pristine geometry. The consistent slant and rugged edge treatment aim to evoke distressed print and brush-painted lettering in contemporary themed graphics.
The distressed detail is substantial enough that small sizes may close up in tight apertures and counters; generous tracking and larger setting sizes help preserve legibility. The slant and irregular contours add motion and urgency, making the texture a central part of the design.