Distressed Puled 4 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, rugged, loud, playful, retro tone, print wear, thematic display, bold impact, signage look, slab serif, roughened, inked, textured, poster-like.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact proportions and a lively, uneven print texture. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin transitions, with blunt, blocky terminals and chunky serifs that give the letterforms a stamped, poster-cut feel. Edges and counters carry consistent distressing—small nicks, speckling, and worn patches—creating a rough ink-on-paper rhythm without collapsing the silhouettes. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy and geometric, while lowercase maintains a simple, workmanlike structure with a firm baseline presence.
Best suited for display typography where texture and attitude are desirable—posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where a vintage, rugged voice is needed.
The overall tone feels old-timey and bold, evoking handbills, saloon signage, and vintage packaging. The worn texture adds grit and authenticity, balancing toughness with a slightly playful, theatrical swagger.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, period-evocative slab-serif with built-in wear, suggesting aged printing or weathered signage. Its goal is impact and character first, with texture providing instant atmosphere and thematic context.
The distress pattern is distributed across stems and bowls rather than confined to outlines, producing a convincing “aged print” look that stays legible at display sizes. The slant and strong serifs add forward motion and help headlines feel energetic and attention-seeking.