Distressed Kysu 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Menco' by Kvant and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, game ui, packaging, grunge, handmade, raw, playful, rough, add texture, evoke print wear, diy character, poster impact, blotchy, inked, uneven, weathered, chunky.
A chunky, hand-rendered display face with irregular, eroded contours and a slightly blotchy inked silhouette. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline in feel, with jagged edge breakup that suggests rough printing or worn letterforms rather than smooth curves. The shapes are upright and compact with small counters, uneven stroke endings, and subtly inconsistent widths that create an organic, stamped look. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with single-story a and g and short, thick terminals that keep the texture consistent across words and numbers.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, album/cover art, game titles or UI moments, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, handmade tone. It performs especially well where a distressed, inked texture is desirable and where the type can be set large enough for the rough edges to become a deliberate design feature.
The font conveys a gritty, homemade energy—casual and slightly mischievous—like lettering pulled from a distressed poster or a DIY zine. Its roughened edges add attitude and imperfection, producing a tactile, analog feel that reads as informal and expressive rather than polished.
The design appears intended to simulate bold hand lettering that has been scuffed or degraded in reproduction, balancing simple, readable structures with deliberate edge wear. It aims to add instant texture and personality to short copy while maintaining an upright, sturdy rhythm.
Texture is the dominant feature: the edge distressing is present on nearly every glyph, so large sizes emphasize the rugged character while smaller sizes may show more visual noise. Numerals and capitals maintain the same worn, blocky construction, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive.