Distressed Puluh 8 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Sztos' by Machalski, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sportswear, music promo, gritty, retro, punchy, rebellious, industrial, impact, vintage print, rugged texture, headline voice, motion, textured, roughened, inked, condensed, hand-printed.
A condensed, heavy-ink display face with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and assertive with subtly uneven contours, creating a printed, worn-in texture; small nicks, speckling, and irregular edges appear throughout both capitals and lowercase. Curves are tightened and counters are relatively small, while terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off, keeping the silhouette dense and impactful. Numerals and letters share the same sturdy rhythm, with slight shape-to-shape irregularity that reads as intentional distress rather than randomness.
Well-suited for posters, event graphics, and promotional headlines where a rugged, high-impact look is desired. It also fits branding for apparel, beverages, outdoor goods, or music and nightlife materials that benefit from a worn print aesthetic. Use with generous tracking or larger sizes when clarity is critical, especially in longer lines of text.
The overall tone is gritty and energetic, evoking vintage printing, rugged signage, and rough-surfaced lettering. Its heavy presence and distressed texture suggest a bold, streetwise attitude—more raw and tactile than polished or corporate. The slanted stance adds forward motion, giving headlines a sense of urgency and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, condensed headline voice with a tactile, distressed finish—capturing the feel of stamped ink or weathered signage while staying structured enough for confident typographic layout.
The texture is visible even at larger sizes, so the face reads best when the distress can remain legible rather than collapsing into dark mass. Tight internal spaces and compact widths create strong color on the line, and the italic angle helps separate words in all-caps settings while maintaining a cohesive, poster-like block.