Distressed Lelo 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, social graphics, handmade, grungy, playful, casual, organic, handmade texture, casual impact, friendly display, imperfect print, brushy, roughened, rounded, inked, textured.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with rounded forms and visibly rough, uneven edges. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, but with subtle wobble and tapering that suggests an inked or brushed tool. Counters are generous and open, terminals are soft rather than sharp, and overall letterforms lean slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Spacing reads moderately loose, and the texture stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for display use where texture and personality are desired: posters, packaging, labels, event graphics, and social media headlines. It also works well for short passages in playful contexts, but the rough edges and heavy stroke weight favor larger sizes and higher-contrast backgrounds for maximum clarity.
The font conveys an informal, crafted feel—like signage or lettering made quickly with a marker and then reproduced with a bit of print wear. Its rough perimeter and bouncy proportions give it a friendly, slightly mischievous tone that feels approachable rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handmade look with built-in wear and ink irregularity, prioritizing character and tactile texture over geometric precision. Its consistent roughness and rounded construction aim to feel human, spontaneous, and easily readable in expressive branding and headline settings.
Capitals are simple and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps a single-storey look where expected and maintains a rounded, hand-drawn personality. Numerals share the same softened geometry and irregular stroke edges, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. The distressed edge treatment is prominent enough to be part of the voice, especially at larger sizes.