Distressed Itbuh 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, event flyers, streetwear, horror titles, grunge, raw, edgy, punk, handmade, add texture, signal rebellion, evoke print wear, handmade feel, roughened, blotchy, inky, ragged, organic.
A rough, ink-heavy display face with irregular, eroded contours and occasional interior pitting that suggests worn printing or a saturated marker. Strokes are broadly weighted with uneven edges, producing a lively silhouette and noticeable texture at both the outer boundary and within counters. Letterforms lean toward simple, blocky constructions, but widths and stroke joins vary, creating an intentionally inconsistent rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same blotchy, distressed treatment, with rounded forms that feel hand-shaped rather than geometric.
Well-suited to attention-grabbing headlines for posters, flyers, and cover art where texture is part of the message. It also fits branding moments that want a rough, handmade feel—such as music, nightlife, skate/streetwear, or themed promotions—especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The overall tone is gritty and confrontational, with a DIY, street-level energy that reads as rebellious and unpolished. Its rough texture and imperfect edges evoke hand-made signage, zines, and distressed poster printing, giving it a loud, immediate presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a distressed, ink-stamped aesthetic with high visual impact, prioritizing texture and attitude over uniform refinement. It aims to mimic imperfect, analog letter-making—like worn screen print or a heavily inked brush/marker—while keeping forms recognizable for display use.
In the text sample, the distressed edge noise becomes a defining feature, increasing visual color and reducing crispness compared to cleaner display faces. Openings and counters remain generally readable, but the heavy texture and irregular spacing can make long passages feel dense; it performs best when allowed generous size and breathing room.