Distressed Uhbu 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, branding, expressive, edgy, handmade, dramatic, gritty, handmade feel, display impact, rough elegance, expressive motion, brushy, textured, gestural, calligraphic, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen style with sharp contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline connections. Strokes show visible dry-brush texture and occasional ink breaks, producing a worn, irregular edge that stays consistent across the set. Letterforms are compact and tightly spaced in feel, with lively, flicked terminals and tapered entries/exits that emphasize speed and gesture. The lowercase appears notably small relative to the capitals, reinforcing a tall, vertical rhythm in mixed text.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where texture and motion are part of the message—posters, editorial headlines, album/cover art, packaging, and expressive branding. It can also work for pull quotes or titles over photography where the rough brush character helps the type stand apart.
The overall tone is energetic and slightly raw, like quick signage or a personal note made with a rough brush. The texture adds grit and urgency, while the italic movement and high-contrast strokes lend a stylish, dramatic edge.
The design appears intended to capture fast brush calligraphy with a deliberately weathered imprint, balancing elegance from contrast and slant with a rough, tactile finish. It prioritizes personality and presence over quiet neutrality, aiming for a handmade look that remains legible at display sizes.
Capitals read as bold, sweeping marks with strong diagonals and elongated terminals, while the numerals keep the same brisk, handwritten logic. The distressed texture is more evident on heavier strokes, creating a natural-looking variation that feels intentional rather than random.