Distressed Buri 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, streetwear, event promos, headlines, energetic, rebellious, gritty, handmade, expressive, hand-brushed feel, rugged impact, attention grabbing, informal energy, brushy, scratchy, jagged, inked, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-written display face with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced thick-to-thin transitions. Letterforms are built from quick, angular marks that leave ragged edges and occasional streaks, creating a dry-brush texture. Curves are tight and slightly compressed, while joins and terminals often end in pointed, flicked finishes that add snap to the rhythm. Overall spacing reads open enough for short lines, but the irregular outlines and lively stroke modulation keep the texture active across words.
Best suited to display settings where texture is a feature: posters, music and nightlife graphics, apparel branding, and punchy editorial headlines. It works well for short phrases, logos, and callouts, and is less ideal for long passages where the distressed edges and animated rhythm can become visually busy.
The font conveys a fast, punchy attitude—part street flyer, part hand-painted signage. Its rough ink texture and aggressive slant give it a gritty, high-energy tone that feels informal, bold, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a worn, imperfect ink deposit, prioritizing impact and personality over refinement. Its consistent slant and textured stroke behavior suggest a deliberate effort to capture hand-made motion while maintaining enough cohesion for headline typography.
Capitals carry the most personality, with sweeping diagonals and assertive terminals that can dominate a line. The numerals match the same brushy construction, with occasional uneven counters and textured interior shapes that reinforce the distressed, hand-rendered look.