Distressed Keby 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Squad' by Fontfabric, and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, grunge, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, worn print, analog texture, attention grab, casual impact, vintage feel, rough edge, blotchy, chunky, rounded, stencil-like.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded corners and visibly rough, irregular contours. Strokes look mottled and slightly eroded, with small nicks and soft bumps along edges that mimic worn printing or ink spread. Counters are compact and sometimes uneven, and the overall texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a deliberately imperfect, tactile rhythm. Spacing and sidebearings feel sturdy and poster-oriented, with strong silhouettes that stay legible at display sizes.
This face works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold labels where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also suits packaging, apparel, and music- or street-culture visuals that benefit from a rough printed look. For small UI text or long passages, the heavy weight and texture may reduce clarity compared with cleaner display faces.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade energy—like stamped lettering or a screenprint pulled from a distressed plate. Its friendly roundness keeps it approachable, while the worn texture adds edge and attitude. The overall tone reads casual, bold, and slightly rebellious, with a vintage craft feel.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, instantly readable letterforms while adding a worn, analog surface for character. It aims to evoke imperfect production methods—stamp, screenprint, or aged signage—without sacrificing the underlying geometric simplicity of a bold sans.
Uppercase forms are broad and blocky, while lowercase maintains simplified, sturdy shapes with minimal delicacy. Numerals follow the same soft, battered texture, and the roughness is uniform enough to read as intentional design rather than random noise.