Distressed Uhde 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, social graphics, handmade, expressive, rustic, casual, edgy, handwritten feel, add texture, create movement, casual display, signature style, brushy, scratchy, textured, dry brush, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen script with sharp pressure shifts that create pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show dry-brush breakup and rough, inked edges, with occasional tapering terminals and visible texture through curves and joins. Letterforms are compact and lively, with relatively tight counters and a brisk rhythm; capitals lean toward simplified, handwritten shapes rather than formal calligraphy. Overall color is dynamic and slightly uneven, emphasizing an organic, made-by-hand impression.
This style performs best for short-to-medium display text such as posters, event promos, product packaging, cafe menus, and brand marks that benefit from a hand-lettered signature. It also works well in social graphics and pull quotes where the textured strokes can be appreciated. For long body copy or very small sizes, the rough edges and tight counters may reduce clarity.
The font conveys an energetic, personal tone—like quick marker lettering or a brush signature with a bit of grit. Its textured stroke edges add a rugged, craft-forward feel that reads as authentic and informal rather than polished. The overall mood is expressive and slightly rebellious, suited to designs that want motion and personality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with natural pressure variation and imperfect ink coverage. Its consistent slant, high contrast, and deliberate texture suggest a display script built to add handcrafted character and a distressed finish to contemporary layouts.
In the sample text, word shapes remain readable at display sizes, while the textured stroke breakup becomes a prominent stylistic feature. Numerals and capitals share the same brush-driven contrast and roughened edges, keeping the set visually cohesive. The slant and pointed terminals enhance forward momentum, especially in longer lines.