Distressed Buli 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Harmonia Sans' and 'Harmonia Sans Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
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A bold, monolinear sans with rounded terminals and subtly irregular, roughened edges that mimic ink spread or worn printing. The proportions are straightforward and compact, with open counters and simple, geometric construction softened by hand-cut inconsistencies. Curves show slight wobble and uneven curvature, and straight strokes have gently varied edges rather than crisp outlines, creating an intentionally imperfect rhythm across letters and numerals.
Works best for display applications where texture and personality are desirable: posters, album or event graphics, packaging labels, café menus, craft branding, stickers, and merchandise. It can also add character to short callouts or pull quotes, especially at medium to large sizes where the distressed edge detail remains visible.
The overall tone feels warm, approachable, and a bit scrappy—like lettering stamped, screen-printed, or cut by hand. Its imperfections add personality and a casual authenticity, giving layouts a lightly nostalgic, tactile character without becoming overly chaotic.
Likely designed to deliver a clean, readable sans foundation while injecting a handmade, worn-print effect. The goal appears to be adding tactile charm and informal energy to contemporary layouts without sacrificing legibility.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains clear, simple silhouettes suited to short text. Numerals are similarly chunky and friendly, with the rough texture remaining consistent across the set.