Distressed Vuka 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Joe College NF' by Nick's Fonts, 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, vintage, rugged, punchy, playful, aged print, bold impact, vintage poster, rugged branding, slab serif, inked, roughened, blotchy, posterlike.
A heavy slab-serif design with squared proportions, compact counters, and assertive verticals. The stroke edges are intentionally rough and uneven, with small chips and ink-breaks that create a worn print texture across stems, bowls, and serifs. Serifs are blocky and bracketless, giving the letters a sturdy, stamped silhouette, while subtle width differences from glyph to glyph add a hand-set, poster-type rhythm. The numerals follow the same chunky, squared construction and distressed surface, keeping a consistent, high-impact color on the page.
Best suited to display settings where the distressed detail can be seen—posters, event and venue signage, bold editorial headlines, brand marks, and vintage-style packaging. It works especially well for short phrases and large-scale type where its rugged texture and slab-serif structure can carry the visual identity.
The overall tone feels old-time and rugged, evoking letterpress posters, saloon signage, and well-used packaging marks. Its distressed texture adds grit and energy, while the exaggerated weight keeps it bold and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, classic slab-serif silhouette while simulating worn printing and aged materials. It prioritizes impact and character over neutrality, aiming for an authentic, timeworn display voice.
The texture reads as irregular inking rather than random deformation, so the shapes remain broadly legible even as the edges break up. At smaller sizes the distress can merge into dark mass, while at larger sizes the chipped details become a defining feature.