Distressed Uljy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, album art, handmade, casual, energetic, expressive, rugged, handwritten feel, analog texture, casual display, rough brush, brushy, textured, loose, slanted, organic.
A slanted, brush-script style with tapered strokes and visibly uneven edges that mimic dry-brush or worn marker texture. Letterforms are loosely constructed with open, airy counters and a lively, slightly bouncy baseline. Stroke endings often flick or hook, and curves show subtle wobble and pressure variation rather than geometric smoothness. Spacing is irregular in a natural way, with forms that feel individually drawn while maintaining a cohesive rhythm across words.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, packaging labels, and social media promos where a handmade, energetic voice is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or brand accents when you want a rough-brush texture to carry the personality. For longer text, the irregular spacing and distressed edges are more likely to feel busy, so it’s strongest in short, punchy lines.
The overall tone is informal and spirited, with a handmade grit that reads as authentic and unpolished rather than pristine. Its textured strokes add a tactile, streetwise flavor, lending a sense of motion and personality to short phrases. The feel sits between friendly brush lettering and rough, weathered signage.
The design appears intended to replicate quick, expressive brush lettering with deliberate wear and texture, balancing legibility with a raw, analog character. Its slant and tapered strokes aim to convey speed and spontaneity, while the rough edges suggest printed or painted material that has been scuffed or dried out.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same brisk, handwritten energy, with many characters showing slight asymmetry and varied stroke compression. Numerals follow the same brush behavior, keeping the set consistent for casual display use. The texture becomes a key visual feature at larger sizes, where the worn edges and tapering are most apparent.