Distressed Yimo 3 is a very bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, labels, gritty, industrial, vintage, assertive, raw, impact, space-saving, aged print, rugged tone, tactile texture, condensed, blocky, roughened, inked, weathered.
A condensed, blocky display face with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are heavily weighty with abrupt, squared terminals and minimal curvature, giving the letters a sturdy, poster-like stance. Distressing shows up as irregular, chipped edges and patchy interior texture that mimics worn ink or rough printing, creating a lively, uneven silhouette across glyphs. Spacing appears tight and the rhythm is dense, emphasizing verticality and impact in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to large sizes where the rough texture and edge wear can read clearly—posters, headlines, covers, packaging, labels, and punchy logotype treatments. It can also work for short subheads or badges when you want a compact, high-impact line, but it may feel busy for long passages or small-size UI text.
The overall tone is rugged and utilitarian, with a tactile, printed-on-paper feel. Its distressed texture adds a sense of age and grit, suggesting handmade signage, stamped labeling, or hard-used materials. The result feels loud and direct rather than refined, leaning into a bold, no-nonsense attitude.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight width while adding character through deliberate wear and print artifacts. The goal is a bold, space-saving display voice that looks tactile and lived-in rather than pristine.
Lowercase forms largely echo the uppercase structure, reinforcing a uniform, all-caps-like presence in mixed settings. Numerals share the same condensed build and worn texture, helping text and figures feel consistent in headlines and short callouts.