Distressed Pugev 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry; 'Lapidaria' by SIAS; and 'Elpy', 'Entendre', and 'Entendre Rough' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, handmade, grunge, playful, rustic, informal, printwear, handmade feel, instant character, analog texture, rough edges, inked, textured, stamped, chunky.
A heavy, hand-rendered sans with rounded forms and uneven, distressed outlines. Strokes look like they were drawn with a blunt marker or brush and then reproduced through rough printing, leaving speckling, nicks, and occasional gaps within the black shapes. Counters are generally open and simple, with a compact, sturdy build; terminals are soft and slightly blunted rather than sharp. Overall spacing feels a bit irregular, reinforcing the human rhythm and the worn, ink-on-paper texture.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where texture is a feature: posters, album or event graphics, packaging and label designs, badges, and merch. It can also work for branding accents and pull quotes, especially when you want an imperfect, printed-by-hand look rather than a clean UI tone.
The font conveys a casual, analog energy—part homemade sign, part worn stamp—reading as friendly but raw. Its texture adds grit and personality, suggesting craft, DIY culture, and imperfect materials rather than polished modernity.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-inked lettering with the artifacts of worn printing—creating a bold display face that feels tactile and human. The consistent distressing and softened geometry suggest it’s built to add instant character and atmosphere to otherwise simple letterforms.
Uppercase forms are blocky and steady, while lowercase has a simple, single-storey feel in letters like a and g, keeping the texture-forward aesthetic consistent. Numerals follow the same roughened treatment and remain easily recognizable, with the distressing adding character more than obstruction.