Distressed Ubji 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, album art, vintage, gritty, noir, industrial, hand-printed, aged print, grunge texture, compact setting, period mood, condensed, inked, textured, roughened, typewriter-like.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and compact letterforms, combining modest stroke contrast with sturdy, bracketed serifs. The outlines show consistent distressing: chipped corners, uneven edges, and mottled interior texture that reads like worn ink or rough presswork. Terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, and the overall rhythm is tight, producing a vertical, packed texture in lines of text. Numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, upright construction, maintaining a uniform, worn-print character across the set.
Works well for display typography where a vintage, worn-print effect is desired—posters, cover art, product labels, and packaging. It can also serve short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) when you want a compact footprint and a gritty, archival tone, but the texture may reduce clarity at very small sizes.
The font conveys a lived-in, analog feel—suggesting old documents, stamped labels, or imperfect printing. Its narrow stance and rugged texture create a tense, utilitarian tone with hints of mystery and period grit, suitable for designs that want authenticity over polish.
The design appears intended to mimic condensed serif printing with deliberate wear: a legible, structured base letterform paired with consistent roughened edges and inky texture to evoke age, handling, or imperfect reproduction.
In longer sample text, the distressed pattern remains present without overwhelming the silhouettes, helping letter recognition while still looking intentionally weathered. The condensed width amplifies density, making it feel assertive and space-efficient, especially in uppercase settings.