Distressed Obki 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aeroport' by Brownfox, 'Cabira' by Hurufatfont, 'Kinetika' by Monotype, 'Galano Grotesque' by René Bieder, 'Mundial' by TipoType, and 'Helios Antique' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, merchandise, handmade, grunge, playful, casual, vintage print, add texture, analog feel, humanize type, retro character, rough edges, inked, textured, uneven, rounded.
A rounded, sans-serif style with subtly irregular outlines that mimic ink spread and worn printing. Strokes keep a steady overall thickness but show small bumps, nicks, and softened corners throughout, creating a lightly distressed texture without collapsing counters. Proportions are open and friendly, with generous bowls and simple, single-storey lowercase forms; the rhythm feels hand-drawn but consistent enough for continuous reading. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with slightly quirky curves and terminals that reinforce the textured, printed look.
Best suited for display applications where texture is desirable: posters, product packaging, café or market signage, album or event graphics, and brand accents. It can also work for short paragraphs at comfortable sizes when a casual, handmade feel is needed, but the edge texture is most impactful in larger settings.
The font reads as approachable and crafty, with a lived-in, tactile quality that suggests stamped packaging, screen print, or marker lettering. Its roughened edge detail adds character and a mild grit while keeping an upbeat, everyday tone rather than a harsh or aggressive one.
Designed to deliver a friendly sans with the imperfections of analog production—evoking hand-rendered lettering and imperfect print reproduction. The goal appears to be adding personality and tactility while preserving straightforward letterforms for clear, confident messaging.
The distressing is distributed fairly evenly across characters, so texture becomes part of the color of the text rather than an occasional effect. Round letters (O, Q, G) highlight the worn outline especially well, and diagonals (V, W, X) retain clarity despite the roughness.