Distressed Puluh 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, event promos, rugged, punchy, vintage, playful, hand-inked, add texture, retro print feel, high impact, handmade tone, roughened, textured, stamped, condensed, slanted.
A condensed, right-slanted display face with heavy vertical emphasis and a lively, hand-made rhythm. Strokes show pronounced tapering and uneven pressure, with roughened edges and small interior nicks that create a worn, inked texture. Counters are compact and sometimes partially irregular, while terminals tend toward blunt, slightly angled finishes. Overall spacing is fairly tight, supporting dense, poster-like set text while keeping letterforms distinct through strong silhouettes.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, badges, and branding marks where texture can be appreciated. It works well on packaging, music or event promotion, and retro-themed graphics that benefit from a printed, weathered feel. For longer passages, it will perform better in larger sizes where the interior distressing remains legible.
The font projects a bold, gritty energy that feels like distressed printing or brush-and-ink lettering pulled from vintage signage. Its texture adds immediacy and attitude, balancing toughness with a slightly quirky, handmade warmth. The slant and condensed build give it forward motion, making it feel energetic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed italic voice with deliberate wear—evoking stamped or screen-printed lettering while maintaining strong readability and a cohesive, display-focused character.
The distressed pattern appears consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping the texture read as an intentional treatment rather than random noise. Curved forms (like C/O/S) show more visible abrasion along the outer edges, while straighter stems retain crisp directionality despite the wear. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and texture and read clearly at display sizes.