Distressed Puras 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, rugged, vintage, loud, industrial, gritty, aged print, impact display, rugged branding, stamp effect, condensed, blocky, inked, textured, weathered.
A condensed, heavyweight display face built from blunt, block-like forms with short bracketless terminals and minimal curvature. The strokes show noticeable printed texture: edges look chipped and uneven, with speckled interiors that mimic worn ink or rough stamping. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are simplified, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette with an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Numerals follow the same compact, forceful construction, maintaining strong vertical emphasis and consistent distressing across the set.
Works best for high-impact display typography such as posters, event graphics, product labels, and packaging where a worn, tactile print character is desired. It is well-suited to short headlines, badges, and branding accents that benefit from a bold silhouette and distressed texture.
The overall tone is rugged and attention-grabbing, with a worn authenticity that suggests utilitarian signage and aged print ephemera. Its roughened finish adds a gritty, handmade confidence that feels bold, assertive, and slightly raw.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, forceful headline voice with a deliberately aged, imperfect print finish. By combining condensed geometry with consistent wear and ink texture, it aims to evoke the look of rugged stamping or weathered poster type while staying highly legible at display sizes.
Distress appears as both edge erosion and internal scuffing, which can visually merge in small sizes; the texture becomes a defining feature at larger settings. The condensed proportions pack density into headlines, while the uneven surface keeps large blocks of text from feeling overly clean or corporate.