Distressed Bulu 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Ggx89' by Typodermic, and 'Cervo Neue Condensed' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, album art, gritty, industrial, noir, vintage, tough, aged print, impact, utility, atmosphere, condensed, roughened, textured, inked, stamp-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall, column-like proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are mostly monolinear, with slightly uneven widths and subtle swelling that suggests imperfect inking. Edges and counters show consistent distress: small chips, ragged contours, and speckled voids that read like worn print or stamped ink. Curves are simplified and slightly squarish, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with clear separation between glyphs despite the texture.
Works best for short, high-impact text where the condensed proportions and rugged texture can do the styling: posters, headlines, labels, and branding accents. It can also suit signage-inspired layouts and editorial display settings that want a worn, printed character.
The distressed surface and narrow stance create a gritty, utilitarian tone that feels industrial and slightly noir. It conveys toughness and age—like signage that has been handled, weathered, or repeatedly printed—adding attitude without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, attention-grabbing display voice with an intentionally aged print texture. The goal appears to balance sturdy readability with a convincingly imperfect, ink-worn finish for themed and atmospheric typography.
Texture appears integrated into the letterforms rather than applied randomly, producing a repeatable, screenprint-like wear pattern. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent width logic and strong silhouettes, helping the font stay legible at display sizes while still reading intentionally rough up close.