Distressed Yaza 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Oranda' by Tilde, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, signage, vintage, rugged, industrial, western, no-nonsense, add texture, evoke printwear, create impact, retro utility, slab serif, inked, roughened, blunt, heavy terminals.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact, sturdy proportions and a strongly printed texture. Strokes are broadly uniform with modest contrast, and the serifs are short, blocky, and blunt, giving letters a stamped, poster-like presence. Edges show consistent roughening and slight swell-and-pinching that mimics imperfect inking or worn type, while counters stay relatively open for the weight. Spacing reads steady in text, with a slightly uneven color created by the distressed contours rather than by construction or slant.
Best suited to display settings where texture is part of the message: posters, labels, packaging, rustic or industrial branding, and bold pull quotes. It can work for short text blocks at larger sizes, where the distressed edges remain legible and contribute to the overall tone.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, suggesting utilitarian printing, old posters, and rugged packaging. The roughened outline adds grit and tactility, creating an assertive, hands-on personality that leans nostalgic without becoming delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity and firmness of a slab-serif with the visual character of worn printing. It aims to deliver a bold, dependable voice while adding grit and age through controlled distressing, making it feel tactile and lived-in.
The texture appears systematic across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “printed wear” effect. Numerals share the same sturdy slab structure and rough edges, helping headlines and short numeric callouts feel consistent with the letterforms.