Distressed Faso 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, kids media, playful, handmade, retro, cartoon, add texture, feel handmade, be playful, signal retro, rounded, bouncy, inky, soft corners, blobby.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, inked-in forms and soft corners throughout. Strokes show uneven edges and subtle interior wobble, creating a printed/hand-drawn feel rather than a mechanically perfect outline. Counters are generally small and simplified, with single-storey lowercase forms and compact apertures that emphasize mass and silhouette. Overall rhythm is bouncy and informal, with slight inconsistencies in stroke endings and curve tension that read as intentional texture.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its chunky silhouettes and distressed texture can be appreciated. It works well for playful branding, packaging, event posters, and themed graphics that benefit from a handcrafted, retro-cartoon voice. For longer text, larger sizes and relaxed tracking help preserve clarity as the tight counters and textured edges become more prominent.
The tone is friendly and whimsical, evoking hand-made signage, comic lettering, and nostalgic novelty graphics. Its imperfect edges add a tactile, slightly worn character that feels approachable rather than harsh. The overall impression is upbeat and quirky, suited to lighthearted or themed communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display presence with a deliberately imperfect, tactile finish. By pairing rounded geometry with lightly distressed edges, it aims to feel hand-made and energetic, bridging novelty lettering with a worn print aesthetic.
The texture is most noticeable along vertical stems and curved bowls, where edges appear lightly scuffed or brushed. Numbers and capitals maintain the same rounded, weighty logic, keeping a consistent, poster-like presence across the set. Because counters run tight in several letters, the face tends to read best when given breathing room via generous size and spacing.