Distressed Kehu 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Fendesert' and 'Higakles' by Edignwn Type, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, horror, halloween, grunge, playful, spooky, handmade, rough, texture focus, tactile print, themed display, quirky grit, impact, blobby, textured, chunky, uneven, speckled.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky letterforms and irregular, pebbled contours. Strokes appear built from clustered blobs, creating a rough silhouette and a mottled edge that stays consistent across the alphabet. Counters are small and sometimes partially choked by the texture, while terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharp. Overall spacing is tight and the rhythm is slightly uneven, reinforcing a raw, handcrafted feel rather than a mechanically uniform one.
Best suited to posters, headlines, packaging, and title treatments where the rough texture can be a feature rather than a distraction. It works particularly well for horror or Halloween themes, zines, punk/grunge visuals, and music or event promotion. Use generous sizes and spacing when clarity is critical, as the heavy texture can reduce legibility in small text.
The texture reads like ink stamped onto coarse paper, giving the font a gritty, worn energy. Its rounded, bubbly erosion keeps it from feeling aggressive, leaning instead toward quirky, cartoonish darkness—equal parts spooky and fun.
The design appears intended to deliver instant character through a bold silhouette paired with a deliberately degraded, stamped texture. It prioritizes atmosphere and tactile presence over clean readability, aiming for a distinctive themed display voice.
The distressed effect is strong enough that interior details (like the smaller counters in letters and numerals) can visually fill in at smaller sizes. The uppercase and lowercase share the same rugged construction, helping long passages keep a consistent, noisy color.