Distressed Bulu 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Semi Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Redgar' by Graphite, 'Armetica' by Hsan Fonts, 'Moneer' by Inumocca, 'Framer Sans' by June 23, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, apparel, rugged, industrial, vintage, noisy, punchy, add texture, evoked printwear, increase impact, save space, condensed, roughened, textured, grungy, stenciled feel.
A condensed, all-purpose sans with sturdy verticals and compact proportions, rendered with a consistently worn, ink-scuffed texture. Strokes are mostly straight and blunt-ended, with slightly uneven edges and small interior bite-outs that create a printed, weathered look. Curves are tight and functional, counters are relatively small, and the overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, keeping legibility while embracing surface irregularity.
Best suited to display typography where the rough texture can be appreciated: posters, headlines, album or event graphics, packaging, and brand marks that want a tough, tactile finish. It can also work for short callouts and labels, especially in monochrome layouts where the distressed detailing becomes part of the identity.
The texture and narrow stance give it a gritty, utilitarian tone—like hand-inked signage, rough letterpress, or a rubbed-down poster. It reads assertive and workmanlike, with a subtle retro flavor that suggests age, friction, and physical production rather than digital cleanliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice while simulating wear from printing or repeated handling. Its narrow proportions maximize copy per line, and the consistent scuffing provides instant character for themed or atmospheric compositions.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same condensed, upright skeleton, with a uniform level of distress across letters and numerals. The texture appears baked into the outlines rather than added as an overlay, so it remains visible at display sizes and adds visual noise that can reduce clarity at very small sizes.