Distressed Puras 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Trade Gothic' by Linotype, 'Hardley Brush' by Negara Studio, and 'News Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promos, gritty, industrial, rugged, vintage, urgent, distressed impact, analog print feel, rugged display, headline punch, blocky, condensed, textured, worn, inked.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and compact counters, set on a largely uniform stroke structure but disrupted by deliberate wear and print-like erosion. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, with occasional tapering and slight waviness that reads as uneven inking. The distressed texture appears both along outer contours and within strokes, creating small chips, voids, and rough edges that break up the solid black forms while preserving clear silhouettes. Overall spacing feels tight and poster-oriented, with simplified geometry and sturdy joins that keep the letterforms legible despite the surface noise.
Works best at display sizes where the texture can be appreciated—posters, bold headlines, merch graphics, packaging, and promo materials. It’s especially suitable for designs that want a roughened, analog feel (screenprint, stamp, or weathered signage) without sacrificing immediate readability.
The font conveys a gritty, utilitarian tone—like stamped labels, worn signage, or ink-rolled headlines. Its distressed surface adds a sense of age, friction, and physical materiality, giving the text a handmade, hard-used character rather than a clean digital finish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while adding a convincingly worn, ink-distressed finish. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and straightforward construction, then layers on texture to evoke physical printing and rugged use.
The distressing is relatively consistent across the set, producing a cohesive “printed” texture rather than random damage. Round letters retain a squarish, compressed feel, and the numerals match the same chunky, worn construction for a unified display palette.