Distressed Puled 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, vintage, rugged, loud, retro, heritage feel, print wear, bold impact, brand texture, poster tone, slab serif, inked, textured, worn, compressed.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif italic with chunky, squared terminals and pronounced vertical stress. The forms are sturdy and poster-like, with tight counters and compact spacing that creates a dense rhythm in words. A consistent distressed texture—peppered with irregular voids and roughened edges—suggests worn printing or ink breakup, while the angled stance and blunt serifs keep the silhouettes punchy and legible at display sizes.
Best suited for bold display settings such as posters, headlines, event promos, and storefront-style signage where the distressed detail can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging, badges, and logo marks that benefit from a vintage, hard-wearing impression.
The overall tone feels rugged and throwback, evoking old posters, workwear labels, and frontier or carnival-era signage. Its distressed surface adds grit and tactility, shifting the impression from polished to lived-in and energetic.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact in compact widths while adding a tactile, aged print character. The design emphasizes strong silhouettes and a consistent distressed finish to communicate heritage, toughness, and a handmade/printed feel.
The texture is integrated across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, so the “wear” reads as part of the design rather than incidental noise. The numerals and capitals carry especially strong, blocky silhouettes, making the font feel authoritative and attention-grabbing in short phrases.