Distressed Pugis 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, packaging, headlines, event promos, grunge, handmade, playful, raw, zine, handmade texture, gritty impact, informal display, analog feel, rough-edged, brushy, uneven, chunky, inked.
A bold, hand-rendered display face with thick strokes and noticeably irregular outlines. Forms are generally upright with broad proportions, but widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven rhythm. Terminals appear blunt and slightly smeared, with wobbly curves and subtly bumpy counters that suggest a dry brush or heavy ink on absorbent paper. Letterfit is loose and the overall texture is intentionally inconsistent, producing a lively, worn impression in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to short text in large sizes—posters, album or book covers, event promotions, packaging accents, and punchy headlines where texture is an asset. It can also work for pull quotes or signage-style applications, but the rough edges and uneven rhythm may reduce clarity in long passages or small sizes.
The font reads as gritty and handmade, with a zine-like, low-fi energy. Its rough ink texture and imperfect construction feel informal and rebellious, lending a casual urgency that suits expressive, non-corporate messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the look of hand-painted or heavily inked lettering with natural imperfections, delivering a tactile printed texture and an intentionally rough, energetic presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rough construction, with simplified, sturdy shapes that prioritize impact over precision. Numerals match the irregular stroke texture, helping headlines and short callouts maintain a consistent distressed color across mixed content.