Distressed Pulav 11 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, informal, distressed print, handmade feel, bold impact, analog texture, blotchy, inked, weathered, rounded, chunky.
A compact, heavy display face with tall, condensed proportions and uneven, hand-rendered contours. Strokes look brushy and ink-loaded, with rounded terminals, occasional flattening, and visible nicks and voids that create a worn, printed texture. Counters are generally small and sometimes partially clogged, and overall widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, contributing to an irregular rhythm. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with single-storey forms, and numerals follow the same dense, roughened silhouette.
Well-suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, album or event graphics, and bold packaging accents where a distressed, handmade feel is desired. It can also work for labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics that benefit from a rugged, inked texture.
The overall tone is gritty and tactile, like stamped or screen-printed lettering on rough stock. It reads casual and energetic, with a slightly mischievous, DIY character that prioritizes texture and attitude over polish.
The design appears intended to simulate thick, hand-painted or rough-printed lettering with deliberate wear and ink breakup. Its condensed stance and heavy weight aim to deliver strong presence while the distressed surface adds personality and a tactile, analog feel.
Best results come from generous tracking and moderate sizes where the interior distressing remains legible; at smaller sizes the dark massing can close up in tight spaces. The font’s uneven inking and irregular edges create strong contrast against clean layouts and can act as a visual anchor in short lines of text.