Distressed Geraz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, halloween, packaging, logotypes, vintage, spooky, rustic, handmade, storybook, aged print, handmade feel, atmospheric display, period flavor, roughened, textured, worn, inky, chiselled.
A serifed display face with deliberately roughened, uneven contours that mimic worn printing or ink drag. Strokes show subtle swelling and thinning with irregular edges, occasional interior notches, and a slightly wobbly baseline rhythm that keeps the texture lively. Serifs are bracketed and somewhat wedge-like, with terminals that often end in hooked or tapered points. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an organic, hand-cut feel; curves are slightly lumpy and counters are asymmetrical, reinforcing the distressed character.
Works best in display settings where the distressed texture is an asset: posters, event titles, theatrical or seasonal (especially spooky) promotions, packaging for artisanal goods, and logo wordmarks that want an aged or handmade imprint. It can also serve for short passages in headings, pull quotes, or chapter openers where a vintage tone is desired.
The overall tone feels antique and theatrical, like letterforms pulled from an old poster, folk broadside, or a gothic storybook. The distressed finish adds grit and atmosphere—suggesting age, mystery, and handmade authenticity rather than polished modernity.
The design appears intended to recreate the look of aged letterpress or hand-rendered serif lettering, prioritizing character and atmosphere over uniform precision. Its controlled irregularity suggests a purpose-built distressed aesthetic meant to add narrative, grit, and period flavor to contemporary layouts.
In running text the texture remains prominent, creating a speckled, print-worn color that can dominate at small sizes. The capitals carry the strongest personality and hold up well for emphatic lines, while the lowercase adds a more casual, calligraphic cadence. Numerals follow the same roughened treatment, with old-style, slightly quirky shapes that match the font’s irregular rhythm.