Distressed Ulbo 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, album covers, expressive, handmade, edgy, casual, lively, brush lettering, authenticity, impact, handmade feel, expressive display, brushy, textured, organic, calligraphic, energetic.
An expressive brush-script with a pronounced forward slant and high stroke contrast, mixing broad, ink-heavy downstrokes with thin, tapering hairlines. Terminals often end in sharp points or dry-brush flicks, and the outlines show subtle wobble and texture that suggests rough ink on paper. Proportions are compact and upright in feel despite the italic angle, with small lowercase bodies and relatively tall ascenders/descenders, creating a buoyant vertical rhythm. Letterforms stay mostly unconnected, but many carry cursive construction cues (looped descenders, angled entries, and sweeping exit strokes) that keep the texture consistent across words and numerals.
Best suited for display use where the textured brush character can be appreciated: posters, editorial headlines, packaging callouts, social graphics, and album or event titling. It also works well for short quotes and expressive branding marks, especially when a handmade, punchy tone is desired.
The overall tone is handwritten and spontaneous, with a slightly gritty edge from the textured strokes. It reads as bold and energetic rather than formal, evoking poster lettering, marker calligraphy, and DIY sign-painting aesthetics. The mix of refined contrast and rough finishing gives it a contemporary, expressive voice that feels personal and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush lettering while remaining consistent enough for repeated, all-caps titles and mixed-case phrases. Its contrast, slant, and rough edges aim to deliver high visual impact with an authentic, imperfect finish.
Capitals are bold and gestural with simplified, brushy shapes that stand out well in short phrases. The numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with tapered starts and heavy, rounded bodies, helping maintain a cohesive look in headlines that mix letters and numbers. The texture and stroke tapering become a key visual feature at larger sizes.