Distressed Vubo 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott and 'Matryoshka' by Volcano Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, apparel, playful, handmade, rugged, casual, cartoon, add texture, signal handmade, create impact, convey informality, brushy, blotchy, inky, chunky, uneven.
A heavy, inked display face with chunky strokes and noticeably irregular outlines. Letterforms are built from rounded, simplified shapes with softened corners, while edges appear rough and slightly eroded, as if stamped, brushed, or printed on absorbent paper. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetric, and stroke endings vary from blunt to subtly tapered, creating a lively, uneven rhythm across words. Spacing and widths feel organically inconsistent, reinforcing the hand-made, distressed texture without sacrificing overall legibility at display sizes.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where texture and personality are assets. It works well on packaging, labels, stickers, and apparel graphics, and can add character to event promos or themed designs that want a handcrafted, imperfect print feel.
The font projects a playful, scrappy energy—friendly and informal, with a tactile grit that feels like handmade signage or rough print. Its bold presence and imperfect finish give it a lively, humorous tone that can read as crafty, outdoorsy, or slightly rebellious depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a hand-rendered look, combining simple, approachable letter shapes with a deliberately worn edge treatment. It prioritizes personality and tactile texture over precision, aiming for an expressive display voice that feels printed or brushed rather than digitally pristine.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with the same roughened perimeter and inky fill. Rounded forms (like O, C, S) stay sturdy and dark, while tighter shapes can close up at smaller sizes due to the heavy weight and compact counters.