Distressed Puled 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Field House' by Komet & Flicker, 'Vin Slab Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, badges, signage, vintage, rugged, noisy, industrial, americana, aged print, poster impact, rugged branding, vintage tone, slab serif, woodtype, letterpress, worn, grunge.
A condensed slab-serif display face with heavy vertical emphasis, squared terminals, and blocky proportions. Letterforms are built from stout strokes with noticeable contrast between dominant stems and finer joins, while the overall texture is intentionally uneven. Edges and counters show speckling, chips, and rough bite marks that mimic worn ink and imperfect printing, creating a mottled, tactile rhythm across words. Curves are compact and slightly squarish, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, poster-like construction with distressed interiors.
Best suited to display settings where texture is a feature: headlines, poster typography, labels, badge logos, and bold signage. It works well when you want a strong silhouette with a printed, imperfect finish, especially in large sizes where the distress details read clearly.
The font communicates a weathered, hardworking tone—evoking old posters, stamped packaging, and utilitarian signage. Its distressed surface adds grit and authenticity, turning clean typography into something that feels handled, printed, and aged. The mood leans bold and assertive, with a nostalgic, workwear character.
The design appears intended to emulate condensed slab-serif woodtype or letterpress-inspired forms, then layer in a controlled distressed treatment to suggest age, wear, and rough printing. It aims to deliver strong impact and vintage character while keeping letter shapes straightforward and legible at display sizes.
The distress pattern is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, so text forms a strong dark color with a deliberate “ink scatter” texture. Counters stay mostly open despite the wear, but the roughening can visually thicken joins at smaller sizes, amplifying the grungy presence.