Distressed Panu 9 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'MaryTodd' by TipoType, and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, title cards, energetic, gritty, retro, streetwise, punchy, impact, attitude, motion, texture, vintage edge, slanted, condensed, ink-trap, brushy, angular.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with condensed proportions and exaggerated, tapered strokes that create a sharp, high-energy rhythm. Letterforms show brush-like pressure changes, with wedge terminals, pinched joins, and occasional notches and roughened edges that read like worn printing or a quick, dry-marker pass. Counters are compact and irregularly shaped, and curves are tightened into angular arcs, giving the alphabet a cut, chiseled silhouette. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly uneven construction, with strong vertical emphasis and brisk diagonals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, event flyers, product packaging, merch graphics, and title treatments where texture and motion are an asset. It also works well for branding accents and display pull-quotes, especially in contexts that benefit from a rough, street-influenced or retro-action voice.
The overall tone is loud and kinetic, with a rugged, hands-on feel that suggests motion, impact, and a bit of grit. It carries a retro poster sensibility—somewhere between comic/action titling and distressed sign lettering—projecting urgency and attitude more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in display sizes by combining condensed, slanted forms with distressed, brush-like detailing. Its construction prioritizes attitude and immediacy—like a printed headline that’s been pushed hard through ink and paper—over smooth, text-centric regularity.
Spacing appears naturally tight due to the condensed build, and the textured stroke edges can visually darken in longer text, making it most effective when allowed room to breathe. The slant and sharp terminals add forward momentum, while the inconsistent edge wear keeps the texture lively and imperfect.