Distressed Bulu 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, and 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, branding, grunge, vintage, rugged, industrial, posterish, tactile print, aged look, bold impact, signage feel, condensed, textured, weathered, inked, blotchy.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions, compact counters, and a slightly uneven, ink-pressed silhouette. Strokes are largely monolinear in feel with subtle contrast created by the distressed texture and worn edges rather than by formal modulation. The interior texture introduces speckling and small voids, giving each glyph a stamped or rough-printed look while preserving clear, straightforward letterforms.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where texture and impact are desired: posters, event titles, album/film graphics, packaging, and brand marks needing a roughened print aesthetic. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable leading to keep the dense texture from closing in.
The overall tone is gritty and utilitarian, suggesting age, friction, and physical printing processes. It reads as assertive and no-nonsense, with a tactile, analog feel that evokes posters, labels, and worn signage.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, high-impact condensed structure with a convincingly worn surface, mimicking letterpress, rubber-stamp, or screen-printed artifacts. Its goal is to deliver instant attention and a tactile, lived-in character without sacrificing basic legibility.
The distressing is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive set that still feels lively due to irregular nicks and ink breaks. Spacing appears tight and the narrow build encourages vertical emphasis, helping large text blocks maintain a strong, rhythmic texture.