Distressed Yiba 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Beval' by The Northern Block, and 'Elpy' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, stickers, gritty, playful, handmade, rowdy, informal, handmade feel, tactile texture, attention grabbing, casual voice, brushy, blobby, rough, organic, chunky.
A heavy, brush-like display face with thick strokes and strongly irregular outlines. Letterforms are built from simple, rounded shapes with uneven stroke edges, producing a stamped/painted look where corners soften and terminals flare or taper unpredictably. Counters are small and often lumpy, and curves show visible wobble, giving the overall texture a deliberately imperfect, handmade rhythm. Spacing and widths feel loosely normalized but vary enough to keep a lively, non-mechanical cadence in text.
Best suited for short, punchy display copy where its rough texture can be a feature—posters, headlines, event promos, packaging, and merchandise graphics. It can work for playful branding accents or social media titles, but is less appropriate for dense paragraphs where the tight counters and heavy texture may reduce readability.
The font projects a gritty, energetic tone that feels homemade and slightly rebellious, like quick paint lettering or a rough print pull. Its softened shapes keep it friendly rather than aggressive, making it read as playful and informal even at large sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic quickly made brush or paint lettering with a worn, imperfect edge, prioritizing tactile character over precision. Its bold silhouettes and consistent roughness suggest a font meant to add personality, energy, and a handcrafted feel to attention-grabbing typography.
The distressed edge behavior is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive texture. The bold massing holds up well, while interior openings can feel tight in smaller settings due to the thick, irregular stroke fill.