Distressed Vuwo 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, game titles, book covers, grunge, vintage, rugged, dramatic, cryptic, aged print, horror tone, poster impact, analog texture, dramatic branding, ragged, inked, eroded, blotchy, textured.
A heavy, serifed display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and rough interior counters that mimic worn printing or distressed ink. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin behavior and abrupt joins, with wedge-like serifs and a slightly condensed, uneven rhythm from letter to letter. Bowls and apertures are often partially chipped or notched, producing a mottled silhouette that stays legible at larger sizes while emphasizing texture over refinement.
Best suited for display typography where texture is part of the message: posters, title cards, packaging labels, album covers, and thematic branding. It also works well for short bursts of copy—chapter openers, pull quotes, or signage—where the distressed details can be seen clearly.
The overall tone feels gritty and aged, like pulled from an old poster, stamped label, or weathered book cover. Its rough edges and inky breaks add menace and urgency, leaning toward theatrical, ominous, and underground aesthetics rather than polished modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to simulate aged, imperfect reproduction—like letterpress wear, stamped ink, or eroded metal type—while keeping strong, sturdy letterforms for impactful display use.
Uppercase forms read more authoritative and blocky, while lowercase retains the same distressed treatment with compact, weighty shapes. Numerals share the same rugged cuts and uneven edges, creating a cohesive set for short, punchy applications.