Distressed Urla 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, 'Double D NF' by Nick's Fonts, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, grunge, rugged, playful, rowdy, handmade, impact, texture, vintage print, attitude, roughened, inked, blotchy, weathered, blocky.
A heavy, blocky sans with compact proportions and a slightly uneven, hand-cut silhouette. Strokes are thick with subtly varying widths, and corners are mostly squared but softened by rough edges and small bite-like gaps. The counters and interiors show scattered speckling and worn spots, creating a printed, imperfect texture. Overall spacing and letterfit feel sturdy and straightforward, with occasional width variation across glyphs that adds an irregular rhythm.
Best suited for short, impactful text such as posters, headlines, and promotional graphics where texture is part of the message. It works well on packaging, labels, and merchandise-style applications that benefit from a rugged, printed aesthetic, and can add attitude to album art and event branding.
The font conveys a gritty, street-level energy that feels handmade and intentionally imperfect. Its worn texture and blunt shapes give it a bold, defiant tone, while the slightly bouncy irregularities keep it informal and approachable rather than severe.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a rough, worn finish—like bold letterpress or stamped type that has picked up wear over time. The intention appears to be a strong display face that feels tactile and imperfect, emphasizing character over pristine uniformity.
The distressed details are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “inked and abraded” look. The heavy weight and textured interiors can fill in at small sizes, so the character of the texture reads best when given room.