Distressed Nake 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, editorial, packaging, title cards, props, typewriter, gritty, retro, analog, utilitarian, typewriter mimicry, aged print, texture overlay, document tone, retro utility, monospaced feel, inked, worn, blunt serifs, soft corners.
A typewriter-like serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and compact, blunt slab terminals. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with uneven edges and slightly softened corners that mimic worn metal type or imperfect inking. Counters are open and simple, curves are rounded but not delicate, and the overall rhythm reads as consistent and mechanical despite the distressed texture. Figures are straightforward and highly legible, matching the no-nonsense, printed look of the letters.
Works well for headings, posters, and editorial pull quotes where a typed, slightly degraded print character is desirable. It also suits packaging and labels that lean into heritage or workshop aesthetics, and on-screen title cards or prop graphics that need an authentic “printed-from-hardware” feel while staying readable.
The font conveys an analog, documentary tone—practical and archival, with a gritty, lived-in texture. Its worn imprint suggests age, use, and physical process, evoking typed manuscripts, evidence files, and retro ephemera rather than polished contemporary branding.
Likely designed to recreate the visual artifacts of physical typing or rough letterpress output—solid, readable letterforms paired with controlled distress to suggest age, wear, and mechanical printing. The goal appears to be an expressive, themed texture without sacrificing clarity in running lines of text.
Distressing appears across the set as subtle edge chipping and slight stroke wobble rather than heavy grunge, so the letterforms remain clear at text sizes. Uppercase maintains strong vertical structure, while lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike construction that reinforces the typewriter impression.