Distressed Urde 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, handmade, energetic, casual, expressive, rustic, handmade feel, display impact, texture effect, casual script, brushy, textured, roughened, slanted, calligraphic.
A condensed, slanted brush script with lively stroke modulation and a distinctly textured edge. Letterforms are built from tapered strokes that swell and snap back, producing clear high/low pressure contrast and frequent pointed terminals. Curves are open and slightly angular in places, with a quick, handwritten rhythm and noticeable variation in stroke finish that reads as dry-brush or worn ink. Spacing is compact and the overall silhouette stays tall and narrow, while individual characters show small, natural-looking irregularities that enhance the distressed impression.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging callouts, and social graphics where the textured brush character can be seen. It also works well for lifestyle branding and product labels that benefit from a handcrafted, slightly worn aesthetic; for longer passages, larger sizes will help preserve clarity.
The font feels informal and energetic, like fast marker or brush lettering made for emphasis rather than polish. Its rough texture and brisk movement suggest a handmade, personal tone—creative, slightly gritty, and contemporary rather than traditional formal script.
The design appears intended to capture quick brush lettering with a dry, imperfect ink edge, balancing readability with expressive motion. Its tall, compact proportions and consistent slant suggest it was drawn to deliver punchy, space-efficient display lines while maintaining a distinctly handmade, distressed personality.
Uppercase characters lean toward simplified, brush-lettered caps that pair readily with the looser lowercase. Numerals keep the same narrow, handwritten construction and contrast, with occasional uneven edges that reinforce the printed/inked texture in continuous text.