Distressed Pukis 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, packaging, headlines, occult, pirate, horror, grunge, storybook, aged print, dramatic display, hand-inked texture, thematic lettering, brushy, tattered, jagged, calligraphic, inked.
A rough, brush-driven display face with chunky letterforms and sharply tapered terminals. Strokes show strong thick-to-thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant, with ragged edges, occasional ink-like blobs, and torn-looking counters that create a worn print texture. Proportions are broad and compact, with energetic, uneven curves and pointed serifs/finials that give the alphabet a hand-rendered, swash-leaning rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as titles, posters, chapter heads, and packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It works especially well for genre-forward applications—horror, fantasy, nautical/adventure, and themed event materials—rather than long passages or small UI text.
The overall tone feels dark and theatrical—evoking old broadsides, spellbooks, or weathered treasure maps. Its scratchy texture and dramatic contrast add tension and grit, while the lively slant keeps it playful enough for pulp adventure and spooky-fun themes rather than purely sinister branding.
Likely designed to mimic expressive brush calligraphy that has been degraded by rough printing or age, combining dramatic contrast and italic momentum with deliberately imperfect edges. The intent appears to prioritize atmosphere and narrative character over neutral readability.
Uppercase forms read as the primary voice, with more elaborate, flared terminals and a stronger display presence, while the lowercase carries the same distressed brush texture in simpler silhouettes. Numerals match the heavy contrast and worn edges, maintaining a cohesive, inked look across the set.