Distressed Rolus 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, album covers, gritty, handmade, vintage, rowdy, playful, impact, texture, tactile, retro, rugged, textured, weathered, inked, compressed.
A compact, heavy display face with tall proportions and tightly packed letterforms. Strokes are thick with noticeable tapering and uneven edges, creating a worn, ink-pressed look with intermittent interior nicks and rough counters. Terminals often feel blunt or slightly flared, and curves show subtle wobble that keeps the texture lively without collapsing legibility. Overall spacing reads tight and energetic, with small irregularities in stroke boundaries giving each glyph a slightly unique, printed-by-hand character.
Best used for headlines, posters, and short statements where the rough texture can read clearly. It also fits branding, packaging, and merch applications that benefit from a rugged, screen-printed or stamped vibe. For body copy, it works more as an accent or pull-quote style than continuous reading.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade personality—part poster lettering, part rough print ephemera. Its textured silhouettes add a sense of age and abrasion while still feeling spirited and approachable, making it well suited to designs that want character over polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed headline voice with purposeful wear and ink irregularities, evoking imperfect printing and tactile materials. It prioritizes impact and character, using controlled distortion to add authenticity and visual grit.
The distressed treatment is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and it remains readable at larger sizes where the edge texture can be appreciated. In longer lines, the compact width and strong vertical rhythm create a dense, punchy block of text; the texture becomes the dominant visual feature rather than fine typographic detail.