Distressed Pulav 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Colatera Soft' by Maulana Creative, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, album art, grunge, industrial, handmade, retro, tough, add grit, evoke printwear, create impact, signal authenticity, roughened, inked, weathered, stamped, chunky.
A heavy, compact sans with blocky proportions and slightly variable glyph widths. Strokes are thick and mostly straight-sided with rounded corners and occasional wedge-like terminals, creating a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette. The distressed treatment is consistent across the set, with rough outer edges, small chips, and speckled interior wear that mimics imperfect ink coverage or aged stamping. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and spacing reads even, though the texture gives the rhythm a deliberately irregular, handcrafted feel.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where the texture can be appreciated: posters, bold headlines, packaging labels, apparel graphics, and cover/album art. It also works well for branding elements that want an intentionally worn or stamped look, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The font conveys a rugged, utilitarian tone—like printed labeling, protest posters, or worn packaging. Its scuffed texture and blunt forms feel energetic and assertive, leaning toward a vintage, workshop-made character rather than polished corporate neutrality.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, straightforward sans structure with a built-in distressed overlay, producing instant grit and authenticity without additional effects. The goal appears to be high-impact legibility at display sizes while preserving the feel of rough printing or weathered paint.
In running text, the distressed pattern remains prominent and can visually darken paragraphs, especially at smaller sizes. The numerals are similarly stout and textured, matching the uppercase for impactful, sign-like usage.