Distressed Ubka 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, vintage, rugged, punchy, playful, handmade, retro impact, analog texture, headline emphasis, handmade feel, brushed, inked, gritty, condensed, slanted.
A slanted, condensed display face with heavy strokes and lively, brush-like modulation. Letterforms show uneven contours and speckled wear throughout the black areas, creating a printed-ink, weathered texture. Curves are compact and slightly squarish, terminals often taper or flick, and joins feel energetic rather than mechanically smooth. Spacing reads tight and rhythmic, with a strong forward lean and sturdy vertical presence that keeps words dense and impactful.
Best suited to display typography where a bold, energetic voice is needed—posters, event graphics, branded headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of text such as labels or callouts, particularly when you want a vintage, tactile feel without resorting to overly ornate forms.
The overall tone feels retro and roughened, like lettering pulled from aged posters, matchbook covers, or hand-inked signage. Its texture and forward slant add urgency and motion, while the slightly quirky shapes keep it approachable and characterful rather than severe.
Designed to deliver a compact, high-impact look with an intentionally worn, inked finish. The combination of condensed proportions, forward slant, and distressed texture suggests an aim toward expressive headline use that evokes analog printing and hand-made lettering.
Texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving headlines a unified distressed color. Numerals share the same compact proportions and worn interiors, helping them blend naturally in display settings. The italic angle and condensed widths make it especially effective when set large, where the internal speckling and edge roughness can be appreciated.