Distressed Buli 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Zine Sans Display' by FontFont, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Ligurino' by Typodermic, and 'Alber New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, signage, headlines, rugged, vintage, handmade, playful, poster-like, aged print, tactile texture, retro branding, handmade feel, display impact, textured, weathered, inky, irregular, chunky.
A heavy, all-caps-and-lowercase display serif with compact, sturdy proportions and a slightly condensed feel in many forms. Strokes show noticeable texture and small bite-like voids, as if printed from worn type or stamped with uneven ink, while curves remain broadly rounded and terminals tend to finish bluntly. The serifs are short and assertive, with a simplified, signpainter-like construction rather than delicate bracketed detailing. Spacing reads fairly tight and rhythmic, and the numerals match the same chunky, distressed silhouette for a consistent color on the page.
Best suited to display sizes where its ink-worn texture can read clearly—posters, product packaging, labels, menus, and brand marks that want an authentic, printed feel. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the surface noise and tight rhythm make it less ideal for long-form text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels rugged and handcrafted, evoking aged printing, workwear labels, and vintage shop signage. Its deliberate imperfections add a casual, approachable energy that can shift from nostalgic to slightly gritty depending on scale and contrast. The texture gives headlines a tactile, analog character that feels more human than polished.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, sturdy serif lettering produced through imperfect analog processes—letterpress, stamping, or screen printing—while keeping the underlying forms simple and legible. The goal is to deliver instant vintage character and tactile grit without sacrificing headline clarity.
The distressed pattern appears integrated into the letterforms (not random per character), creating a repeatable, cohesive wear effect across caps, lowercase, and figures. Round letters like O/C/G show especially prominent edge chatter, while straighter stems carry subtle vertical scuffing, helping maintain legibility despite the texture.