Distressed Obdy 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, posters, packaging, historical themes, vintage, weathered, bookish, hand-inked, antique, antique texture, print patina, period mood, analog realism, roughened, inked, textured, irregular, old-style.
A narrow, old-style serif with moderately bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and subtly uneven stroke edges that mimic worn type or rough letterpress impression. The outlines show consistent distressing—small nicks, wobble, and ink spread—while maintaining clear counters and stable, upright construction. Proportions are compact with relatively tall ascenders and a steady x-height, giving lines a tight, economical rhythm; spacing feels slightly irregular in a deliberate, analog way.
Well suited to headlines, short passages, and display-driven editorial where a vintage, printed texture is part of the voice—such as book covers, period-themed posters, labels, and theatrical or game materials. It can work for longer text at comfortable sizes when the distressed detail is allowed to breathe and reproduction quality is controlled.
The texture and imperfect edges evoke aged print, archival documents, and handcrafted signage. It reads as historically flavored and literary, with a lived-in, tactile tone rather than a polished, contemporary finish.
Likely designed to capture the feel of aged metal type or rough presswork: a classic serif foundation overlaid with consistent wear and ink texture to add atmosphere and authenticity in themed typography.
In the sample text, the distressing remains visible at paragraph size, adding character without collapsing letterforms. Numerals are similarly textured and slightly uneven, reinforcing the printed-from-worn-matrices impression.