Distressed Pagu 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, headlines, merch, handmade, gritty, playful, retro, expressive, handmade feel, vintage print, expressive display, rough texture, brushy, roughened, inky, textured, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-driven display face with thick strokes and lively modulation that leaves occasional thin slivers and highlights along curves and joins. Letterforms are compact with rounded counters and soft, slightly irregular terminals, while edges show deliberate roughness like dry-brush or worn printing. The rhythm is bouncy and uneven in a controlled way, with small variations in stroke finish and interior texture that keep repeated shapes from feeling mechanical.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, event graphics, apparel, packaging callouts, and brand marks that benefit from a handmade edge. It can also work for punchy headlines or pull quotes where the textured strokes add character, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and informal, combining a friendly, cartoonish warmth with a scrappy, ink-worn attitude. It reads like hand-painted signage or a stamped/printed mark that has picked up character through use, making it feel approachable but punchy.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettered brush forms with a deliberately imperfect surface, delivering a lively, crafted look that stands out in display contexts. Its combination of slant, heavy strokes, and worn details suggests a focus on personality and impact over neutrality.
The texture is most noticeable on bowls and diagonals where subtle streaking and ragged contours appear, creating a lively shimmer at larger sizes. The italic slant and compact proportions help maintain momentum across words, but the distressed detailing becomes a defining feature in longer settings.