Distressed Jery 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev Rounded' by Device, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album covers, event flyers, grungy, playful, rough, handmade, loud, add texture, create impact, evoke wear, handmade feel, thematic display, blobby, inked, worn, chunky, uneven.
A heavy, chunky display face with soft, blunted terminals and irregular, eroded contours that mimic worn ink or distressed stamping. Strokes stay broadly uniform, but edges wobble and bite inward in places, creating a mottled silhouette and occasional rough counters. Proportions are compact and blocky with a tall lowercase presence, and the overall rhythm feels intentionally uneven, like letterforms cut or printed under imperfect conditions.
Best suited to short, bold settings such as posters, splashy headlines, band or event graphics, and packaging where a rugged texture is an advantage. It also works well for thematic titling in games, Halloween or horror-leaning promos, and any design that benefits from a rough-printed, handmade feel.
The font conveys a gritty, mischievous energy—part handmade poster, part rough-printed label. Its bold mass and distressed texture add attitude and immediacy, reading as informal, slightly chaotic, and attention-seeking.
Likely designed as an impact-focused display font that delivers instant texture and character without additional effects. The distressed outlines and chunky construction prioritize mood and presence over refinement, aiming to evoke imperfect printing, worn signage, or cutout-style lettering.
In the text sample, the distressing remains consistent across lines, producing a strong texture at headline sizes. At smaller sizes, the rugged edges and tight interior spaces can visually fill in, so generous sizing and spacing help preserve clarity.