Distressed Tepu 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, branding, gritty, handmade, expressive, raw, retro, handmade feel, grunge texture, poster impact, vintage print, brushy, textured, inked, organic, rugged.
A slanted, brush-driven display face with thick, ink-heavy strokes and visibly rough, broken edges. Letterforms are compact with tight counters and a lively, uneven rhythm, showing pressure-like modulation and occasional tapering at terminals. Strokes wobble subtly as if painted quickly on textured paper, and character widths vary, reinforcing a handmade, irregular texture. Numerals and caps share the same dense, inky silhouette, keeping color strong and consistent across lines.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, album or book covers, labels, and brand marks where the rough brush texture can be appreciated. It also works well for themed graphics that aim for a handmade or worn print effect, especially at medium-to-large sizes where counters and textures stay legible.
The overall tone feels gritty and energetic, like street signage, gig posters, or stamped packaging. Its rough ink texture and brisk slant give it an assertive, rebellious voice with a touch of vintage print wear. The uneven edges add immediacy and authenticity, suggesting something crafted rather than typeset.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, inked brush lettering with a deliberately worn, imperfect print finish. Its slanted posture, dense stroke weight, and ragged edges prioritize attitude and texture over neutrality, making it a strong choice for expressive display typography.
Spacing reads slightly tight and the heavy texture can visually fill in small apertures, especially in compact letters, so the font’s strongest impact comes from its bold mass and lively stroke movement rather than fine detail. The brush texture remains prominent in both uppercase and lowercase, helping maintain a cohesive distressed character in longer phrases.