Distressed Fugog 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, vintage, rugged, playful, handmade, western, aged print feel, handcrafted look, retro signage, tactile texture, bold display, slab serif, roughened, inked, weathered, irregular.
A heavy slab-serif display face with compact, chunky letterforms and softly rounded corners. Strokes are uneven and slightly wobbly, with roughened outlines and distressed interior texture that mimics worn ink or aged printing. Serifs are blunt and bracketed, and curves are full and bulbous, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, reinforcing an intentionally imperfect, hand-crafted feel.
This font is well suited to display applications such as posters, titles, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a worn, tactile look. It works especially well for themed signage, retro-inspired packaging, and bold headers where the distressed texture can be appreciated. For smaller text, the interior roughness may reduce clarity, so larger sizes and generous spacing are preferable.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and rugged, like old signage or well-used packaging. Its textured black shapes add grit and warmth, while the bouncy, irregular rhythm keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke the charm of aged print and hand-inked lettering, combining sturdy slab-serifs with deliberate distressing to create a vintage, hard-wearing display voice.
The distressing appears as both edge wear and mottled counters, so the color can look darker and more varied across different letters. The numerals follow the same chunky proportions and textured treatment, reading best at headline sizes where the interior details remain clear.