Distressed Vusa 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, rugged, vintage, gritty, playful, handmade, add texture, evoke nostalgia, simulate print, grab attention, slab serif, blocky, blunted, textured, uneven.
A heavy, slab‑serif display face with compact proportions and strong, blunt terminals. Letterforms are built from chunky verticals and squared-off serifs, then roughened with irregular edges and occasional interior bite marks that mimic worn printing. Curves are simplified and slightly squarish, counters stay relatively open for the weight, and spacing feels sturdy rather than delicate, producing an intentionally imperfect, tactile rhythm across words.
Best suited to short-form, high-impact typography such as posters, event promos, storefront signage, packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics where texture is part of the voice. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes at larger sizes, but the rough edges and dense weight make it less ideal for long passages or small UI text.
The texture and broken outlines give it a rough, hardworking tone—part old poster, part shop stamp—while the rounded, simplified shapes keep it approachable and slightly whimsical. It reads as loud and attention-seeking, with a nostalgic, analog feel rather than a polished contemporary one.
The design appears intended to blend a classic slab-serif poster structure with deliberate wear and printing artifacts, creating a bold face that feels stamped, weathered, and physical. Its goal is to add instant character and grit while staying legible in display sizes.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same blocky construction, helping headlines feel cohesive even with mixed case. The figures follow the same distressed treatment and sturdy silhouettes, maintaining consistency in settings that mix text and numbers.