Distressed Pulel 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Cervino' and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, apparel, packaging, branding, rugged, energetic, vintage, handmade, gritty, impact, vintage print, grit, handcrafted, urgency, condensed, slanted, roughened, textured, inked.
A condensed, slanted sans with heavy strokes and a visibly worn texture throughout. Letterforms are built from compact, upright-leaning shapes with blunt terminals and slightly irregular contours, as if printed from a distressed stamp or rough screen. Counters are relatively small and tight, with occasional chipping inside bowls and along edges that creates a mottled, ink-scuffed color. The rhythm is punchy and consistent, with sturdy verticals, simplified geometry, and a utilitarian, poster-like presence across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, event titles, merchandise graphics, labels, and bold brand marks where texture is a feature. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a gritty, handcrafted print feel is desired; for longer text, generous tracking and size help maintain clarity through the distress.
The overall tone feels raw and workmanlike, mixing vintage print character with a contemporary, high-impact attitude. Its distressed surface suggests motion, friction, and grit—evoking sportswear, workshop signage, and worn packaging rather than polished editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, compressed display typography with built-in wear and ink breakup, mimicking imperfect printing and adding instant character without additional effects. Its slant and dense silhouette emphasize speed and impact while the distressed detailing supplies a rugged, lived-in authenticity.
The texture is integrated into the glyphs (not an overlay), producing uneven ink density that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. The condensed width and slant increase urgency and forward momentum, while the simplified forms help the roughness read as intentional rather than accidental.