Distressed Bifo 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, apparel, branding, packaging, energetic, urban, raw, expressive, sporty, handmade feel, dynamic impact, gritty texture, display emphasis, brush script, dry brush, rough edges, slanted, compact lowercase.
A slanted, brush-driven script with thick, high-contrast strokes and a visibly dry, textured edge. Forms are connected in running text but retain a hand-drawn, slightly irregular rhythm, with occasional ink breaks and roughened terminals that mimic real brush pressure and lift. The lowercase is compact with a relatively short x-height, while capitals are larger and more gestural, creating strong word-shape variety. Counters are often tight and partially enclosed by heavy strokes, and spacing feels naturally variable, reinforcing the handwritten character.
Well-suited to bold display applications such as posters, event graphics, sports or streetwear branding, album/cover art, and packaging where a hand-painted feel adds personality. It also works for social graphics and punchy pull quotes, especially when used at sizes large enough to showcase the brush texture.
The font conveys a fast, confident, and gritty tone—like marker or brush lettering made for impact rather than refinement. Its rough texture and angled motion give it a streetwise, action-oriented feel that reads as energetic and spontaneous.
The design appears intended to emulate energetic brush lettering with a worn, ink-dry texture, balancing legibility with an intentionally rough, handmade finish. Its consistent slant and forceful stroke weight prioritize expressive impact and a dynamic, contemporary attitude.
At larger sizes the textured stroke edges and ink-like grain become a prominent design feature, adding tactile character. In longer text, the heavy weight and compact lowercase can make interior spaces feel dense, so it benefits from generous line spacing and short-to-medium copy lengths.