Distressed Puras 1 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue' and 'Bebas Neue Semi Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Cervo', 'Kapra Neue', and 'Kapra Neue Pro' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, merchandise, grunge, retro, industrial, rugged, edgy, impact, vintage print, gritty texture, space saving, condensed, roughened, weathered, inked, textured.
A condensed, heavy sans with blunt terminals and simplified, blocky construction. The strokes show strong vertical emphasis and slightly irregular contours, with chipping and speckled voids that mimic worn ink or rough printing. Curves are compact and squared-off, counters stay fairly tight, and the overall rhythm is tall and punchy with consistent, poster-like density across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, album or event titles, product packaging, labels, and bold logo lockups where the rough texture can be appreciated. It can also add attitude to merchandise graphics and social media headers, especially when paired with clean supporting type for contrast.
The texture and compressed proportions give a gritty, utilitarian tone—suggesting stamped packaging, workshop signage, or photocopied ephemera. It feels energetic and raw rather than refined, with a handmade-imperfect edge that reads as vintage and streetwise.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum punch in narrow space while adding a convincingly worn, printed texture for character. The design prioritizes immediacy and grit, evoking ink-stamped or screen-printed lettering rather than smooth digital precision.
The distressed pattern appears integrated into the letterforms (not just along the outer edge), creating a mottled fill that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. Uppercase and lowercase share a unified, straightforward structure, and the figures match the same compact, stout presence.