Distressed Ulgu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, streetwear, branding, headlines, handwritten, casual, grunge, expressive, energetic, handmade feel, gritty texture, expressive display, casual voice, brushy, textured, roughened, slanted, tall.
A condensed, right-leaning handwritten face with a brush-pen feel and visibly roughened edges. Strokes show modest modulation and frequent tapering, with small hooks and flicks at terminals that suggest quick, natural movement. The letterforms are tall and compact, with tight counters and a slightly uneven baseline rhythm that adds human irregularity. Texture appears throughout as if from dry ink or worn printing, giving the outlines a softly ragged finish rather than crisp curves.
Well suited to posters, packaging accents, apparel graphics, and branding that benefits from a handmade, textured voice. It performs best at display sizes where the distressed edges and brush tapering remain legible, and where its condensed proportions can fit longer words into tight spaces.
The overall tone is informal and lively, blending a friendly handwritten voice with a gritty, distressed texture. It reads as energetic and spontaneous—more like a quick marker note or indie poster lettering than a polished script—bringing a slightly rebellious, handmade character to headlines.
Likely intended to capture the immediacy of fast brush lettering while adding a worn, gritty surface for attitude and authenticity. The design emphasizes gesture, compactness, and texture over geometric regularity, aiming for a crafted, human feel in attention-grabbing text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent slant and brush rhythm, helping mixed-case text hold together even with the roughened finish. The numerals match the same handwritten construction and texture, supporting cohesive use in display settings where an organic, imperfect look is desirable.