Distressed Bulu 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, signage, gritty, industrial, raw, vintage, assertive, weathered print, stamped look, rugged display, compact impact, condensed, textured, rubbed, stamped, blunt.
A condensed, heavy sans with blunt terminals and softly rounded corners, built from mostly straight-sided strokes and compact counters. The letterforms are upright and vertically emphatic, with a tight rhythm and minimal curvature in bowls and shoulders. A consistent worn texture appears throughout the black areas, creating small speckles and irregular interior voids that read like ink drag or abrasion. Uppercase and lowercase share a sturdy, utilitarian construction, while numerals are similarly compact and weighty for strong visual continuity.
Best suited to display settings where texture is a feature: posters, product packaging, label systems, event graphics, and bold signage. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when you want a compact footprint with a rugged finish, but it’s less ideal for long-form text at small sizes due to the built-in wear.
The overall tone is gritty and workmanlike, evoking stamped labeling, rough printing, and utilitarian signage. Its texture adds a weathered, analog feel that can suggest age, authenticity, and hands-on craft rather than polish.
The design appears intended to combine condensed, high-impact letterforms with a deliberately abraded surface, recreating the look of imperfect ink coverage and worn printing. The goal is a strong, space-efficient display face that immediately signals a rough, industrial or vintage-printed aesthetic.
The condensed proportions and dark color create high impact, while the distressed detailing can visually fill in at smaller sizes. Spacing appears designed for compact setting, producing dense, poster-like blocks of text.