Distressed Ubji 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, labels, vintage, rugged, utilitarian, archival, gritty, aged print, compact set, period tone, tactile texture, authoritative, bracketed, condensed, inked, letterpress, textured.
A condensed serif design with tall proportions, bracketed serifs, and subtly flared stroke endings. The outlines show consistent roughness and small nicks that mimic worn type or uneven printing, while maintaining clear letterforms. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is compact, producing a dense texture in text; numerals and caps share the same aged, stamped character.
Works well for poster-style headlines, book or zine covers, editorial pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a heritage or letterpress feel. It can also support signage, labels, and themed titles where a compact, textured serif adds character; for long-form text, it’s best used at comfortable sizes where the distressed edges remain clear.
This face conveys a vintage, utilitarian mood with a slightly weathered edge, like ink laid down under imperfect conditions. The overall tone feels archival and workmanlike rather than polished, lending it a rugged, matter-of-fact personality.
The design appears intended to evoke older print processes and worn type, adding tactile irregularity without sacrificing basic readability. Its condensed build suggests an aim for space-efficient setting and strong vertical presence in both headings and short passages.
The distress is applied uniformly across the character set, reading as printing wear rather than random deformation. Curves and joins stay fairly disciplined, so the texture acts as a surface effect layered over a traditional serif skeleton.