Distressed Vuhu 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial, rugged, vintage, worn, rowdy, old-timey, print patina, heritage mood, poster impact, grit texture, analog feel, slab serif, bracketed, ink bleed, roughened, textured.
A heavy, high-contrast slab serif with pronounced bracketed joins and a subtly uneven, printed texture. Strokes show roughened edges, small nicks, and occasional blobby terminals that suggest ink gain or worn metal type. Letterforms are sturdy and compact, with a moderate x-height and relatively short extenders, creating a dense, poster-like color. The overall rhythm is consistent, but with enough irregularity in contours to read as intentionally distressed rather than purely geometric.
Best suited for display typography where texture is an asset: posters, event or venue signage, product packaging, and punchy editorial headings. It can also work for short brand statements or labels when a rugged, analog print feel is desired; for extended small text, the rough edges and dense color may reduce clarity.
The face conveys a gritty, old-print attitude—part frontier poster, part vintage circus or saloon broadside. Its rough finish adds urgency and personality, making text feel louder and more tactile than a clean slab serif.
The design appears intended to evoke vintage letterpress or worn wood-type printing while keeping the underlying forms robust and readable. By combining strong slab-serif structure with controlled distressing, it aims to deliver an expressive, industrial/heritage tone without becoming overly chaotic.
In the sample text, the distressing remains visible at display sizes and gives counters and serifs a slightly chewed, inked-in look. The numerals and capitals share the same weighty presence and rough perimeter, helping headlines and short statements feel cohesive.