Distressed Bulo 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Highman' by Eko Bimantara, 'Privilege Sign JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Brionsen' by Novitype, and 'Marce' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, vintage, rugged, industrial, western, noir, aged print, impact, tactile texture, poster punch, condensed, all-caps ready, blocky, weathered, textured.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions and squared-off, slab-like forms. Strokes are assertive with crisp exterior silhouettes that are interrupted by a consistent worn texture—chips, nicks, and speckled voids that mimic aged ink or distressed printing. Counters are compact and vertical, terminals are mostly blunt, and the overall rhythm is tight and poster-like, holding strong color even at larger sizes where the texture becomes more visible.
Best suited for posters, bold headlines, and branding marks that benefit from a gritty, printed character. It works well on packaging, labels, and signage-inspired designs where the distressed texture can add authenticity, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The distressed surface and compact, punchy letterforms evoke a vintage, hard-working tone—part old poster, part stamped signage. It reads as tough and utilitarian, with a slightly theatrical edge that can lean toward Western, industrial, or noir depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while adding instant age and tactility through deliberate distressing. It’s built to suggest stamped or letterpress output and to give contemporary layouts a ready-made vintage patina.
Uppercase letters feel especially commanding due to their narrow stance and squared shoulders, while the lowercase keeps a similarly condensed structure for unified texture across mixed-case settings. Numerals match the same blocky architecture and weathering, supporting cohesive headline treatments.