Distressed Ihral 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, branding, vintage, typewriter, analog, gritty, casual, printed patina, retro texture, humanized serif, editorial display, slab serif, rounded serifs, inked, soft edges, blunted terminals.
A slab-serif design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and generously wide proportions. The serifs are short and rounded, with blunted terminals and subtle irregularities that feel like ink spread or worn type, giving edges a softly distressed finish. Counters are open and readable, with slightly uneven curve tension and a mildly bouncy rhythm that keeps the texture lively in continuous text. Numerals follow the same sturdy, softly worn construction, with simple shapes and a consistent, printlike weight.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and packaging where a vintage, printed texture is desirable, and it can also work for short-to-medium editorial passages when a typewriter/old-print feel is appropriate. It’s a natural fit for branding in craft, heritage, or Americana-adjacent themes where warmth and imperfection support the message.
The overall tone is nostalgic and analog, evoking printed ephemera and typed documents rather than polished digital precision. Its roughened edges and soft corners add a friendly, humanized grit that feels informal and lived-in.
The design appears intended to capture the character of worn metal type or typewriter impressions—solid slab-serif structure combined with softened, imperfect edges for an authentic printed patina. It prioritizes legibility and familiarity while adding just enough texture to signal age, tactility, and mood.
In the text sample, the distressed texture remains consistent across sizes, producing a speckle-free but visibly worn outline rather than heavy grunge. Spacing reads comfortable and steady, and the letterforms maintain clarity even with the softened corners and uneven edges.