Distressed Fubuy 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Core Sans D', 'Core Sans DS', and 'Core Sans R' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, apparel, gritty, energetic, vintage, sporty, assertive, impact, motion, wear, retro print, rugged branding, slanted, ink-worn, textured, condensed, angular.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and a punchy, high-contrast feel created by sharp joins and tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with squared-off curves, firm vertical stress, and a generally narrow stance, producing tight, rhythmic word shapes in text. A consistent worn texture appears as small chips and flecks inside strokes, giving the glyphs a rough printed character while keeping counters mostly open and legible at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where the texture can be seen and the forward slant adds motion. It also works well for branding applications like logos, packaging, and apparel graphics that benefit from a rugged, printed look.
The overall tone is tough and kinetic, like stamped signage or weathered sports branding. The distressed texture adds a sense of age and impact, balancing bold confidence with a raw, industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, italicized display voice with a deliberately worn surface, evoking rough ink, abrasion, or imperfect printing. Its compact, emphatic shapes prioritize immediate impact and a strong graphic presence over quiet, long-form readability.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and compact, with simplified geometry and minimal ornament. Numerals match the same forward-leaning stance and distressed interior, maintaining consistency across headlines and short blocks of copy.