Distressed Buho 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, event flyers, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, retro, handmade texture, bold impact, worn print, signage vibe, casual display, brushy, blotchy, inked, roughened, chunky.
A heavy, hand-rendered display face with compact proportions and an energetic, uneven rhythm. Strokes read like loaded brush or marker forms, with softened corners, rough edges, and occasional interior speckling that suggests ink wear or distressed printing. Curves are rounded and slightly lumpy, counters are small and irregular, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a casual, made-by-hand feel. Numerals and punctuation follow the same bold, imperfect construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited for bold headlines and short statements in posters, event flyers, and social graphics where texture is part of the message. It also fits packaging, merch, stickers, and branding that aims for a handcrafted, worn-in aesthetic, especially when paired with clean supporting text.
The overall tone is loud, tactile, and a bit mischievous—like hand-painted signage or a DIY poster pulled from a well-used stencil. Its distressed texture adds grit and immediacy, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately imperfect, ink-worn texture, evoking hand-painted or rough-printed lettering. Its variable shapes and distressed finish prioritize personality and tactile presence over neutral uniformity.
At larger sizes the edge texture and ink variation become a key feature; in smaller settings the tight counters and distressed interiors can visually fill in, so generous tracking and short copy help preserve clarity. Capitals have a straightforward, sign-like presence, while lowercase stays bouncy and informal.