Distressed Bufa 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, apparel, headlines, handmade, energetic, raw, casual, expressive, hand-lettered feel, grunge texture, display impact, analog print, brushy, textured, dry-brush, slanted, upright caps.
A slanted, brush-script style with chunky strokes and visibly rough, dry-brush texture along edges and counters. Letterforms are built from rapid, pressure-like strokes with tapered terminals and occasional ink breaks, producing lively stroke rhythm and uneven color. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed overall, with relatively small lowercase bodies compared to the capitals and only modest extenders. Numerals and punctuation share the same painted, irregular construction, keeping a consistent handmade texture across the set.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where the textured brush character can be appreciated—such as posters, album or book covers, packaging callouts, brand marks, and apparel graphics. It can also work for social media graphics and pull quotes when set with generous tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.
The font reads as spontaneous and human, with a gritty, hand-painted attitude. Its textured stroke edges and brisk slant give it an informal, energetic tone suited to expressive, personal messaging rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered brush look with intentional wear and ink breakup, capturing the immediacy of painted lettering. Its consistent slant and punchy stroke energy prioritize personality and impact over smooth, mechanical regularity.
Texture is integral to the design: many strokes show ragged contours and intermittent fill that simulate a dry marker or brush on absorbent paper. The sample text demonstrates strong word-shape momentum and clear baseline flow, while the irregularities create a deliberately imperfect, analog feel.