Distressed Ilri 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, t-shirts, playful, grungy, retro, handmade, quirky, tactile texture, vintage print, informal display, diy character, graphic impact, blobby, ragged, chunky, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with thick, monolinear strokes and soft, blobby contours. Letterforms show intentionally uneven edges and subtly pitted interiors, creating a rough-printed, worn texture while keeping counters mostly open and readable. The silhouette is compact and sturdy, with a tall lowercase presence and short extenders that produce a dense, poster-ready rhythm. Overall spacing feels generous enough to prevent the texture from filling in at larger sizes, and the numerals match the same chunky, irregular construction.
Works best for attention-grabbing display applications such as posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, and apparel graphics where the rough texture contributes to the concept. It can also suit playful signage and event materials, especially when a handmade or vintage print vibe is desired.
The texture and bulbous shapes give a playful, slightly scruffy tone—like hand-inked lettering that’s been stamped, distressed, or printed on absorbent paper. It reads friendly and cartoon-adjacent rather than aggressive, with a nostalgic, DIY energy that suits informal themes and characterful branding.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with built-in wear and irregularity, evoking distressed stamping or rough screen printing. The goal seems to be instant character and tactile texture while retaining clear letter recognition in short-to-medium text settings.
The distressing is consistent across the set, so lines of text maintain an even color despite the irregular perimeter. The rounded joins and softened corners keep the ruggedness approachable, and the bold massing makes it best suited to short phrases where the texture can be appreciated.