Distressed Lofu 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Logith' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, apparel, packaging, grunge, raw, rebellious, diy, vintage print, worn print, handmade feel, impactful display, anti-polish, texture first, blotchy, eroded, gritty, handmade, inked.
Letterforms are heavy and compact with irregular, torn-looking contours and rough interior counters that create a mottled silhouette. Strokes appear intentionally inconsistent, with lumpy terminals and small nicks that make each character feel weathered. The overall construction stays broadly sans in spirit, but the texture dominates: rounded corners, imperfect curves, and subtly unstable outlines produce a bold, high-impact word shape at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short statements where texture can be appreciated: posters, gig flyers, album artwork, streetwear graphics, game titles, and packaging that wants a rough, analog edge. It can also work for badges, stamps, and merch typography, especially when paired with simple supporting type. For longer text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the distressed details don’t fill in.
The font gives off a rugged, analog energy, like text pulled from a DIY poster, a rubber stamp, or worn screen print. Its uneven edges and blotchy texture feel expressive and slightly chaotic, leaning toward grunge, punk, and handmade authenticity rather than polish.
This design appears intended to simulate degraded printing or distressed inking while keeping the underlying forms straightforward and readable. The goal is to add character and attitude through texture—suggesting age, wear, or rough production—without relying on elaborate letter construction.
The distressing is fairly consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating an even “printed-through-roughness” texture. Counters and apertures tend to be partially closed by the rough edges, which increases the sense of ink spread and wear.