Distressed Ilpo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boodle' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Ciutadella Rounded' by Emtype Foundry, and 'MC Erfink' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, chunky, retro, worn, friendly, add texture, retro signage, playful display, worn print, rounded, blobby, soft corners, inky, stencil-like.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick, uniform strokes and softly blunted terminals. The forms are compact and slightly squarish, with generous curves and small, enclosed counters that stay open and readable at display sizes. Many glyphs show intentional irregularities and small notches or bite-like gaps along edges and inside curves, creating a worn, printed texture while keeping the overall silhouette stable. Spacing appears even and the rhythm is steady, with simple, sturdy constructions across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display applications where the chunky shapes and distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, product packaging, merchandise, stickers, and expressive branding. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a friendly, worn-in personality is desired, but the texture may become busy at very small sizes.
The texture and bulbous shapes give a lighthearted, approachable tone with a hint of vintage wear. It feels bold and fun rather than formal, suggesting handmade signage or imperfect ink impressions. The distressed details add character and grit without turning the letterforms chaotic.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with a deliberately weathered finish. The goal appears to be combining simple, rounded letterforms with consistent distressing to evoke imperfect printing or aged signage while maintaining strong legibility.
The distressed cuts tend to appear as repeated small intrusions that read like scuffs or printing artifacts, especially noticeable in rounded bowls and joins. Numerals mirror the same soft geometry and texture, keeping the set visually cohesive.