Distressed Gone 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Porter' by Fenotype, 'Marce' by Umka Type, 'Bronco Valley' by Variatype, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, badges, western, rugged, vintage, bold, industrial, aged print, rugged display, poster impact, themed branding, slab serif, condensed, tall, blocky, bracketed serifs.
A condensed slab-serif design with tall proportions, sturdy verticals, and softly bracketed serifs that give the shapes a carved, poster-like solidity. Stroke endings and some interior areas show irregular wear and pitting, creating a lightly eroded texture rather than smooth, perfect outlines. Counters are compact and the rhythm is tight, with simplified forms and squared-off terminals that keep the overall silhouette strong at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact and texture matter—posters, event graphics, labels, badges, and signage. It also works well for themed branding and display typography where an aged, stamped, or weathered look is desired.
The font conveys a rough, workmanlike character with a vintage, frontier-adjacent flavor. Its distressed texture suggests aged print, stamped lettering, or weathered signage, adding grit and attitude without becoming illegible in large settings.
Likely designed to deliver a strong condensed slab-serif voice with intentional wear for instant atmosphere. The goal appears to be combining clear, punchy letterforms with a controlled distressed finish for retro and rugged display applications.
Uppercase letters present strong, upright construction with emphatic slabs, while lowercase maintains the same condensed, sturdy feel and clear differentiation between forms. Numerals are heavy and blocky, matching the headline tone and reinforcing a utilitarian, poster-friendly aesthetic.