Distressed Selu 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev Rounded' by Device, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, packaging, event flyers, grunge, raw, handmade, playful, loud, add texture, signal diy, create impact, evoke print wear, rough, inked, blotchy, stamped, textured.
A heavy, all-caps-and-lowercase display face with chunky, simplified letterforms and a visibly distressed surface. Strokes are thick with irregular, torn-looking edges and intermittent interior voids that mimic blotting, worn printing, or dry brush ink. Counters are generally compact and rounded, apertures tend to be tight, and terminals look soft and smeared rather than cleanly cut. Overall spacing feels sturdy and compact, with slight per-glyph irregularity that creates an uneven, hand-printed rhythm while keeping the baseline and general proportions consistent.
Best suited to display settings where texture is a feature: posters, headline treatments, album or podcast artwork, rugged labels, and event flyers. It performs most confidently at medium-to-large sizes where the distressed edges and ink breaks remain legible and contribute to the intended character.
The texture and blunt, ink-heavy shapes give the font a gritty, DIY attitude that reads as energetic and unpolished. It balances a casual, handmade feel with an assertive presence, suggesting street-level posters, zines, or rugged packaging rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing voice with a deliberately weathered print texture, evoking hand-inked or stamped lettering. Its simplified geometry and consistent heft support quick recognition, while the irregular surface adds personality and a tactile, analog feel.
The distressed detailing is prominent enough to become part of the silhouette, especially in small counters and joins where speckling and breaks reduce clarity. Numerals and capitals carry the same worn treatment, helping titles and short bursts of text feel cohesive and emphatic.