Distressed Vuhe 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, streetwear, horror, comics, grunge, handmade, playful, raw, punk, distressed print, hand-inked feel, diy texture, analog grit, rough, textured, blotchy, uneven, inked.
A heavy, inked letterform style with noticeably irregular contours and a rough, worn edge. Strokes are thick and compact with softly rounded corners, frequent bulges, and occasional nicks that suggest brush or marker pressure and imperfect printing. Counters stay fairly open but are uneven, with a slightly blobby interior rhythm that gives each glyph a hand-rendered feel. Spacing and widths vary from character to character, creating a lively, organic texture in lines of text.
This font suits display-forward uses where texture is a feature: posters, flyers, album/playlist artwork, and packaging that wants an analog, screen-printed vibe. It also works well for titles in comics, zines, and themed graphics—especially when you want an intentionally rough, distressed voice at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, balancing a casual, playful energy with a rough, urban edge. It reads like stamped or painted lettering that’s been scuffed or absorbed into paper, making it feel informal, DIY, and a bit rebellious.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked or brush-painted lettering that has been weathered or printed under imperfect conditions. Its purpose is to add immediate character and tactile texture, prioritizing expressive impact over pristine geometry.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rough construction and rounded, ink-heavy terminals, keeping a consistent “distressed print” voice across the set. Numerals follow the same treatment, with irregular curves and slightly uneven verticals that reinforce the analog, imperfect finish.