Distressed Ulwy 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Slab', 'Rama Gothic', 'Rama Gothic Rounded', and 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, title cards, western, vintage, rugged, industrial, poster, worn print, vintage signage, high impact, rustic tone, slab serif, condensed, inked, weathered, roughened.
A condensed slab-serif display face with tall proportions and a sturdy, weighty color. Strokes are mostly straight and vertical with compact curves, giving letters a tight, poster-like rhythm. Edges show deliberate roughening and small ink-break artifacts, as if from worn type or imperfect printing, while counters stay fairly open for clarity at larger sizes. Serifs are blunt and blocky, and the overall drawing favors strong vertical emphasis and compact sidebearings.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, title treatments, bold headers, signage, badges, and packaging that benefits from a worn-print aesthetic. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the distressed edges read as intentional detail rather than noise.
The texture and condensed stance convey a rugged, utilitarian character with a vintage, workmanlike bite. It reads as assertive and slightly gritty—suggesting old signage, frontier-era posters, or hard-worn industrial labeling rather than polished editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the look of condensed slab-serif wood/metal type with a printed, timeworn surface. It prioritizes impact and atmosphere—delivering a bold, gritty voice for themed branding and dramatic headline work.
The distress is consistent across the alphabet and numerals, with subtle irregularities that add texture without fully degrading legibility. The condensed widths and strong verticals create a dense line that feels impactful in headlines and short bursts of text.