Distressed Ufju 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, children's content, handmade, whimsical, casual, playful, sketchy, handwritten feel, human warmth, casual display, rustic texture, monoline, wiry, bouncy, irregular, soft corners.
A wiry, handwritten sans with gently uneven strokes and a subtle rightward slant. Letterforms are narrow and airy, with rounded corners, loosely drawn curves, and occasional wobble that gives the outlines a lightly scuffed, imperfect edge. Proportions feel compact with relatively small lowercase bodies, while ascenders and descenders run long and contribute to a tall, rangy rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt or softly tapered, and overall spacing reads open, with a natural, variable handwritten cadence across words and lines.
Well-suited to packaging, posters, and social media graphics where a casual hand-made feel is desired. It also works nicely for greeting cards, invitations, craft branding, and children-oriented materials, especially at display sizes where the textured, sketchy edges and tall rhythm remain readable.
The font conveys an informal, friendly tone—like quick marker notes or a hand-lettered caption. Its slight roughness and unevenness add a crafty, human quality, keeping the voice approachable and lightly quirky rather than polished or corporate.
Likely intended to mimic quick, natural handwriting with just enough irregularity to feel authentic and slightly worn. The design prioritizes warmth and personality over typographic rigidity, aiming for a light, nimble texture that adds character to headlines and short text.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with minimal construction tricks, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied joins and lively verticals. Numerals keep the same hand-drawn character, with open bowls and straightforward shapes that favor clarity over strict geometric consistency.