Distressed Ketu 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event flyers, apparel, grunge, retro, rugged, handmade, rowdy, distressed impact, vintage poster, diy texture, printed wear, blunt, chunky, roughened, irregular, inked.
A heavy, blocky display face with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are uneven and slightly wavy, with consistently rough, chipped edges that suggest worn type, rough printing, or cut-out lettering. Terminals are blunt and the curves are lumpy rather than geometric, creating a sturdy silhouette with noticeable texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with simplified forms and irregular outlines that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best used for headlines, posters, flyers, and packaging where a bold, tactile texture can carry the visual identity. It also fits merchandise graphics and signage-style layouts that benefit from an intentionally rough, stamped look.
The overall tone is gritty and playful at the same time—more DIY and tactile than polished. Its rough contours read as loud and assertive, with a nostalgic, poster-like energy that feels informal and characterful rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while embedding a distressed, handmade texture into the letterforms. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and an aged/printed feel over smooth precision, aiming for expressive display typography that reads quickly and leaves a gritty impression.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and the texture is strong enough to become part of the message, especially in larger sizes. In paragraphs the distressed edges create a darker, noisier color, making it better suited to short bursts of text than sustained reading.