Distressed Ulno 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, social media, packaging, handwritten, expressive, gritty, casual, energetic, handmade feel, raw texture, dynamic motion, casual voice, brushy, rough, slanted, textured, organic.
A slanted, brush-script style with tapered strokes, quick directional changes, and visible texture along edges that suggests a dry brush or marker on paper. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with variable stroke endings, occasional hooked terminals, and an irregular baseline rhythm that reinforces the hand-made feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, while joins and curves show slight wobble and pressure variation, producing a natural, imperfect flow. Numerals follow the same gestural logic, with swift diagonals and uneven stroke breaks that keep the set cohesive with the letters.
Works best for short, high-impact lines such as posters, promo headlines, album or event graphics, social posts, and brand moments that benefit from an energetic hand-lettered voice. It can also add personality to packaging or labels when used in larger sizes and with ample breathing room.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a gritty, street-level energy that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Its textured strokes and brisk slant convey urgency and attitude, reading like a quick handwritten note or a punchy brush-lettered headline.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting with deliberate roughness—balancing legibility with a raw, tactile texture for expressive display typography.
The texture and irregularities are consistent enough to feel intentional, yet varied enough to avoid mechanical repetition. Spacing and rhythm lean toward expressive movement over strict uniformity, which helps at display sizes but can make long text feel busy.