Distressed Funab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, album art, headlines, handmade, rugged, playful, expressive, informal, handmade feel, added texture, display impact, analog character, brushy, textured, choppy, angular, organic.
A slanted, brush-driven face with visibly uneven stroke edges and intermittent rough texture, as if drawn with a dry marker or worn brush. Strokes show strong thick–thin behavior and tapered terminals, with occasional blotty joins and slight wobble that keeps the rhythm lively. Letterforms lean to the right with generally open counters and simplified, handwritten construction; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, non-mechanical flow. Numerals and capitals maintain the same textured stroke behavior, giving the set a consistent, crafted look.
Well suited to display settings such as posters, packaging, labels, and book or album covers where a handmade, tactile voice is desirable. It can also work for short editorial headlines, pull quotes, and branding accents when an informal, crafted tone is the goal rather than strict typographic neutrality.
The font reads as energetic and homemade, with a gritty edge that feels human rather than polished. Its roughness adds attitude and a slightly rebellious, street-poster tone, while the playful curves keep it approachable and friendly.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of quick brush lettering while adding deliberate wear and texture for character. The intent appears to be an expressive display face that feels personal and analog, prioritizing mood and presence over pristine precision.
The texture is part of the silhouette, so small sizes and low-contrast settings may soften details; it performs best when allowed enough size for the ragged edges and tapering to remain visible. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a way that supports the hand-rendered aesthetic.