Distressed Nudab 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA BND' and 'CA Cula' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, merch, labels, gritty, handmade, industrial, playful, retro, add texture, create grit, evoke print, boost impact, roughened, inked, stamped, chunky, imperfect.
A heavy, condensed sans with blunt terminals and visibly roughened outlines. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle modulation caused by irregular edges and small interior nicks, producing a worn ink or dry-print texture. Counters are compact and rounded-rectangular, and curves (C, G, O) stay tight and sturdy, while verticals read as slightly uneven as if pressed from a stamp. Spacing is firm and the overall silhouette is dense and dark, keeping the texture prominent even at moderate sizes.
Best suited to display contexts where texture is part of the message: posters, headlines, album or event graphics, product packaging, labels, and merchandise. The dense weight and condensed proportions help it hold presence in short phrases and titles, while the distressed edges bring character to branding accents and pull quotes.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade energy—like ink rubbed through a stencil or a well-used rubber stamp. Its rough texture adds attitude and tactility, balancing toughness with a slightly playful, craft-like looseness that feels casual rather than formal.
This design appears intended to deliver a strong condensed silhouette with an intentionally weathered finish, evoking analog printing and physical wear. The consistent roughness across letters and figures suggests a controlled distress meant to add personality without sacrificing basic readability in display sizes.
Uppercase forms are blocky and assertive, while the lowercase maintains the same rugged texture with simple, workmanlike construction. Numerals are bold and compact, matching the alphabet’s sturdy rhythm and maintaining legibility despite the distressed detailing.