Distressed Ubsa 5 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Austral Slab' by Antipixel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, labels, vintage, typewritten, gritty, literary, utilitarian, aged print, analog texture, document vibe, retro tone, slab serif, monolinear, roughened, inked, worn.
A slab-serif typewriter-inspired design with compact proportions and a slightly condensed feel. Strokes read mostly monolinear with crisp, squared terminals and sturdy rectangular serifs, while counters stay open and legible. The distinctive character comes from roughened contours and uneven edges that suggest ink spread, worn type, or imperfect printing. Spacing and widths are somewhat irregular from glyph to glyph, creating a natural, mechanical rhythm rather than strict uniformity.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, cover titling, and short-to-medium text where a worn, printed authenticity is desired. It works well for retro-themed posters, editorial spreads, packaging, and labels that benefit from a typewritten/slab-serif structure with added texture.
The overall tone is vintage and workmanlike, with a tactile, analog grit. It evokes archival documents, old labels, and printed ephemera—familiar and readable, but with a deliberately weathered edge that adds atmosphere and character.
The design appears intended to combine the dependable readability of a typewriter-like slab serif with the visual imperfections of aged print. The goal is an authentic, analog presence—structured letterforms with just enough irregularity to feel physical and lived-in.
The distressed texture is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with small nicks and speckling that remain visible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same sturdy slab construction, helping maintain a coherent voice across mixed-content settings.