Distressed Ufpu 11 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, album art, handwritten, casual, expressive, weathered, energetic, handwritten texture, casual display, analog feel, dynamic emphasis, brushy, organic, textured, slanted, airy.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen construction and visibly rough, dry edges. Strokes taper and fray at turns and terminals, creating a textured rhythm that alternates between quick thin flicks and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are loosely connected in feel even when not formally joined, with open counters, varied entry/exit strokes, and slightly irregular widths that enhance the hand-rendered look. Numerals follow the same brisk, calligraphic logic, with simplified shapes and lively diagonals.
Works best for short, prominent text where the brush texture and slanted momentum can be appreciated—such as posters, product packaging, album or book covers, and social graphics. It can also serve for casual branding accents, pull quotes, and title treatments, especially when paired with a calm sans or serif for supporting copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like fast marker or brush notes made with confidence. Its imperfect edges and uneven ink deposit add a worn, analog character that reads as human, spontaneous, and slightly gritty rather than polished or formal.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting while adding a deliberately worn texture for a more tactile, printed feel. The goal appears to be expressive display lettering that conveys motion and personality without the refinement of traditional calligraphy.
Capitals are tall and gestural with prominent diagonals and sweeping curves, standing out well for initials and short headings. The texture remains consistent across the alphabet, and the strong rightward slant plus narrow forms create a quick forward motion that can feel dense in longer passages at smaller sizes.