Distressed Pubol 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Mix Modern' by Mix Fonts, 'Merendina' by Resistenza, and 'Graham' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album art, streetwear, packaging, event flyers, grungy, handmade, playful, raw, lo-fi, print texture, diy attitude, handmade warmth, analog feel, roughened, blotchy, inked, chunky, organic.
A heavy, hand-drawn sans with irregular outlines and a visibly distressed surface. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with rounded terminals and frequent nicks, gaps, and ink-blot textures that create a worn print feel. Counters tend to be compact and sometimes partially filled by rough interior artifacts, while curves (O, C, G) read soft and brushy rather than geometric. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly jumpy, with inconsistent stroke edges and subtly varied letter shapes that emphasize a handmade, stamped/inked impression.
Best suited to display uses where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, album/playlist artwork, apparel graphics, and bold packaging labels. It also works well for short pull quotes and titles in editorial layouts that want a gritty, handmade accent, especially at medium to large sizes where the interior wear details can be appreciated.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY energy—casual, loud, and imperfect in an intentional way. Its rough texture and blotted edges suggest analog processes like screen printing, rubber stamps, or dry brush lettering, giving it an expressive, rebellious tone that still feels approachable and fun.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-rendered lettering with the artifacts of worn ink and rough printing. By combining chunky forms with distressed edges and interior speckling, it prioritizes character and tactile presence over pristine uniformity.
In text settings, the distressed detailing remains prominent and can visually thicken joins and reduce openness in smaller sizes. The numerals and lowercase share the same roughened treatment, helping the set feel cohesive across mixed-case copy and display lines.