Distressed Dusu 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, branding, quotes, handwritten, expressive, casual, artsy, vintage, handmade feel, textured effect, casual display, vintage charm, expressive script, brushy, textured, organic, tapered, loose.
A slanted, brush-script style with lively, calligraphic strokes and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and upright in structure but written with a continuous, pen-like rhythm, showing tapered entries, pointed terminals, and occasional looping joins. Edges appear slightly rough and textured, as if from a dry brush or imperfect ink flow, giving the strokes a subtly worn, handmade finish. Counters are small and compact, ascenders and descenders are long, and the overall line color alternates between dense downstrokes and airy hairlines.
Works best at headline and short-text sizes where its brush texture and contrast can be appreciated—such as packaging, posters, café or boutique branding, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It can also suit labels and invitations when a relaxed, handcrafted tone is desired, especially on light backgrounds where the hairlines stay visible.
The font feels personal and energetic, like quick, confident handwriting made for display. Its textured stroke and slanted motion add a vintage, craft-oriented character that reads as informal yet stylish, suitable for messaging that wants warmth and human presence rather than polish.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush writing while retaining enough consistency for repeatable display typography. The textured edges and tapered stroke behavior suggest an aim toward a crafted, slightly weathered look that feels authentic rather than digitally perfect.
Capital forms mix simple, single-stroke constructions with occasional flourish (notably in curved letters), while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive cadence with varied join behavior. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with slender forms and tapered endings that keep the set cohesive in mixed text.