Distressed Ubvy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, apparel, signage, rugged, utilitarian, vintage, industrial, no-nonsense, add texture, evoke wear, create grit, signal utility, retain legibility, roughened, weathered, textured, imperfect, sturdy.
A compact, sans-serif design with straightforward geometry and slightly condensed proportions. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle contrast shifts, and terminals are generally blunt, keeping counters open and forms highly legible. The defining feature is a distressed texture: edges show small chips, scuffs, and uneven ink-like breakup that appears consistently across letters and figures. Uppercase shapes feel engineered and clean in construction, while lowercase maintains simple, readable skeletons with a functional rhythm and minimal ornamentation.
Well-suited to posters, headlines, and branding that benefits from texture—such as packaging, labels, tags, and apparel graphics. It also works for signage-style typography and short blocks of copy where a rough, printed patina adds atmosphere while maintaining readability.
The overall tone feels worn-in and workmanlike, like type printed through friction, stamping, or rough production. It conveys a practical, industrial attitude with a lightly vintage, field-tested character rather than a polished corporate finish.
The design appears intended to pair a simple, condensed sans structure with a controlled distressed layer, delivering a dependable, legible voice that still feels tactile and aged. It aims to evoke wear and authenticity while staying versatile for modern layout and branding needs.
Distressing is noticeable at display sizes and remains present in running text without overwhelming letter recognition. Numerals follow the same rugged treatment and keep clear silhouettes, supporting punchy labeling and short informational lines.