Distressed Romav 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, streetwear, event promos, grunge, playful, rowdy, handmade, rugged, impact, texture, diy feel, analog print, attitude, roughened, inked, worn, blotchy, irregular.
A chunky, heavy display face with simplified, rounded sans structures and intentionally roughened contours. Strokes show uneven edges, nicks, and occasional interior scuffs that mimic dry-brush or worn-print texture, while counters remain mostly open and readable. The letterforms keep an upright stance with broad curves and sturdy verticals; width varies by glyph, adding a slightly uneven rhythm. Numerals and caps match the same bold massing and distressed detailing for a consistent texture across the set.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, packaging callouts, album/playlist covers, event promotions, and punchy social graphics. It works particularly well when you want bold silhouettes with a tactile, worn surface—paired with cleaner body text for readability.
The overall tone feels loud, scrappy, and informal—like stamped headlines, DIY flyers, or paint-marked signage. Its rough texture adds grit and energy, giving otherwise friendly rounded shapes a tougher, more rebellious attitude.
The design appears intended to combine solid, approachable display shapes with a deliberately weathered finish, evoking imperfect printing and hand-applied ink. The goal is high impact with a textured, analog feel that reads quickly while projecting grit and spontaneity.
Distressing is applied inconsistently on purpose, producing lively black shapes with small gaps and streaks that become more apparent at larger sizes. In dense settings the texture can visually fill in, so generous tracking and strong contrast between text and background help preserve the rugged character.