Distressed Obby 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, handmade, rustic, whimsical, storybook, casual, handcrafted feel, aged print, added texture, informal voice, rough-edged, textured, organic, uneven, brushy.
A handmade, monoline-leaning serif with visibly rough, broken contours and subtly blotchy terminals that mimic dry brush or worn printing. Strokes wobble slightly and show irregular edge chatter, giving each glyph a drawn, imperfect outline while maintaining clear letter skeletons. Proportions are moderately condensed with compact counters; lowercase forms sit relatively low with short ascenders and descenders, and spacing feels a touch uneven in an intentional, handcrafted way. Numerals and capitals follow the same textured construction, producing a cohesive, distressed rhythm across the set.
Well suited for display settings where texture is part of the message—posters, packaging, labels, and book or album covers. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes when a handmade, worn-ink feel is desired, especially when set with a bit of extra tracking and generous line spacing.
The font reads like inked signage or storybook lettering that has been photocopied, weathered, or sketched quickly by hand. Its texture adds warmth and personality, projecting an approachable, playful tone with a hint of vintage grit rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-drawn lettering with a deliberately aged or imperfect print finish. It prioritizes atmosphere and tactile character over strict regularity, aiming to bring organic texture to display typography.
The distressing is consistent across curves and stems, with slightly heavier dark spots at joins and occasional ragged corners that soften the overall silhouette. In text, the lively baseline and irregular edges add character, while the relatively compact interior spaces suggest it will look best with comfortable sizing and breathing room.