Distressed Ninit 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, logotypes, vintage, industrial, gritty, utilitarian, noisy, aged print, rugged emphasis, analog texture, headline impact, typewriter, inked, textured, roughened, slab serif.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and a typewriter-like rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast and largely monolinear, with sturdy square terminals and blunt bracketed joins that read as stamped or pressed. Edges show consistent roughening and small bite-outs, creating an ink-worn texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, with sturdy verticals and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture prominent at text sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a rugged, analog feel. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a cleaner companion for body copy.
The distressed surface and sturdy slabs evoke an analog, workmanlike tone—part vintage print, part workshop signage. It feels direct and emphatic, with a gritty authenticity that suggests age, wear, and repeated handling.
Designed to deliver a strong slab-serif voice with deliberate wear and printing noise, aiming for the look of aged type impressions and rough ink on paper. The intention appears to be creating instant character and atmosphere while keeping letterforms familiar and broadly legible.
Uppercase forms lean toward squarish geometry with strong serifs, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure; the texture remains consistent across letters and numerals. Numerals are robust and blocky, matching the headline-forward weight and the worn-print impression.