Distressed Puluw 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Ozonos' by Kufic Studio, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, 'RF Rufo' by Russian Fonts, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, apparel, packaging, gritty, vintage, energetic, industrial, punchy, add texture, suggest motion, evoke wear, maximize impact, condensed, slanted, roughened, weathered, high-impact.
A condensed, forward-slanted display face with heavy strokes and a rugged, worn surface. Letterforms are built from simplified, blocky shapes with slightly tapered terminals and irregular edges, as if ink has chipped or the print has been distressed. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, while occasional nicks and interior speckling create a textured rhythm across words. The overall construction feels sturdy and utilitarian, with a mix of straight-sided stems and rounded bowls that maintains readability while emphasizing speed and force.
Well-suited to display settings where impact and texture are desired—posters, event promos, bold pull quotes, album or film titling, and brand marks that want a rugged edge. It also fits apparel graphics and packaging that lean on a stamped or worn-print aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font communicates grit and urgency, like stamped headlines, screen-printed posters, or weathered signage. Its slant adds motion and attitude, while the distressed texture brings a tactile, hard-wearing character that reads as retro and streetwise.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, energetic silhouette with deliberate wear, mimicking distressed printing or aged materials while keeping forms clear enough for assertive, attention-grabbing messaging.
In the sample text, the texture becomes more apparent at larger sizes, where the roughened edges and internal wear marks contribute to a strong, analog feel. The condensed proportions make it efficient for tight spaces, and the pronounced slant gives lines of text a consistent forward drive.