Distressed Bulu 5 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, gritty, vintage, industrial, handmade, punchy, add texture, evoke print wear, maximize impact, save space, condensed, roughened, textured, inked, stamped.
A condensed, all-caps-forward sans with tall proportions, compact counters, and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and confident, but the edges and interiors show deliberate roughening—small nicks, speckling, and uneven ink coverage that suggest worn print or a stamped/letterpress impression. Curves are slightly squared off, joins are sturdy, and overall spacing reads tight and economical, giving the face a strong vertical rhythm in both display lines and short text blocks.
Best suited for display settings where impact and texture are desirable: posters, event titles, product packaging, badges, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or labels when you want a rugged, printed-on-paper look, but its dense texture favors larger sizes over extended body copy.
The texture and compressed stance create a tough, no-nonsense tone with a retro, workwear feel. It reads as utilitarian and energetic—more poster-and-packaging than polite editorial—bringing an intentionally imperfect, lived-in character to headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact silhouette while adding believable wear and ink artifacts for a tactile, analog impression. Its simplified geometry and consistent distressing prioritize immediacy and character over pristine neutrality.
The distressed detailing is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, so the texture becomes part of the font’s voice rather than an occasional effect. Numerals are heavy and compact, matching the headline-oriented color and density of the letters.