Distressed Ubja 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, vintage, rugged, western, old-timey, noisy, evoke age, add grit, poster impact, print texture, slab serif, inked, worn, textured, roughened.
A condensed, high-contrast slab serif with sturdy verticals, bracketed serifs, and a slightly uneven, inked impression. Letterforms show deliberate wear: pitted counters, speckled interiors, and roughened edges that mimic distressed printing. The rhythm is lively and irregular in texture while remaining structurally consistent, with tight sidebearings and compact proportions that keep lines visually dense.
Works best for display use where the distressed texture can read clearly: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and signage with a vintage or rugged theme. It can also add character to short subheads or pull quotes, but will generally be less suitable for long body text due to the dense texture.
The overall tone feels vintage and hard-working, like type pulled from weathered posters, stamped labels, or antique ephemera. Its gritty texture adds attitude and authenticity, suggesting age, dust, and imperfect ink transfer rather than polished modernity.
Likely designed to deliver a condensed slab-serif voice with the authenticity of aged printing—combining strong, readable skeletons with intentional imperfections to evoke historical or handcrafted production.
Distressing is applied broadly across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive “printed and worn” look. The numerals have a classic, slightly decorative feel, and the lowercase retains clarity despite the texture, though the roughness becomes more prominent as sizes get smaller or reproduction quality drops.