Distressed Fapi 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Syrup' by Fenotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, grunge, cartoon, crafty, friendly, display impact, handmade texture, casual branding, youthful tone, blobby, rounded, handmade, roughened, inked.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded, blobby letterforms with soft corners and subtly uneven contours. Strokes feel marker- or brush-like, with small edge wobbles and occasional interior pitting that suggests worn ink or rough printing. Counters are generally open and simple, while terminals are bulbous and softened rather than sharply cut, creating a compact, chunky silhouette. Overall spacing is steady and readable, but the shapes vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, hand-made rhythm.
It works best for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics where its chunky shapes and texture can be appreciated. It can also suit playful branding and kids-oriented or casual entertainment materials, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a tactile, messy charm that reads as crafty and slightly grungy. It feels upbeat and approachable rather than aggressive, making the distressing come across as texture and personality more than damage.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with an intentionally imperfect, printed/inked texture. Its softened geometry and consistent roughness suggest a focus on personality and tactile impact rather than clean neutrality.
The uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, inflated construction, and the numerals match with similarly soft, weighty forms. The texture is consistent across the set, so the distressed details read as a deliberate surface treatment rather than random noise.