Distressed Fudam 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, game titles, album art, aggressive, edgy, action, rebellious, dark, high impact, grit texture, speed emphasis, drama, angular, chiseled, sharp, jagged, slashed.
A sharply italic, angular display face built from chiseled strokes and hard corners. Forms lean strongly forward with wedge-like terminals, faceted joins, and frequent cut-ins that create a carved, broken silhouette. Strokes show abrupt thickness changes and irregular interior notches that read as purposeful abrasion rather than smooth calligraphy. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across letters, reinforcing a kinetic, hand-cut rhythm, while counters are often small and tightly shaped for a dense, compact color.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, titles, game or film headings, event graphics, and high-impact branding. It also works for logos and wordmarks where an aggressive, distressed texture is desirable, especially over simple backgrounds.
The overall tone is intense and confrontational, with a fast, blade-like energy. Its distressed cuts and aggressive slant suggest action, danger, and a gritty, underground attitude—more “impact” than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through forward motion, sharp geometry, and deliberate wear-like cuts. It emphasizes attitude and immediacy over long-form readability, aiming for a rugged, action-driven display voice.
At text sizes the rugged edge detail can merge into a darker texture, so the design reads clearest when given room and contrast. The numerals and capitals carry especially strong faceting, producing a poster-like, emblematic feel in short bursts.