Distressed Koju 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, quotes, branding, handmade, vintage, rustic, casual, playful, handmade feel, aged print, add texture, casual emphasis, brushy, textured, roughened, organic, inky.
A lively, brush-driven italic with softly irregular contours and subtly ragged edges that suggest ink on textured paper. Strokes show gentle modulation and rounded terminals, with a consistent rightward slant and slightly variable character widths that keep the rhythm animated. Counters are open and clean despite the roughness, and the overall proportions stay readable while preserving a hand-rendered, imperfect finish.
It works best for short to medium-length display settings where texture and personality are assets—posters, packaging, cafe menus, book covers, and branding accents. The distressed edges and italic motion help headlines and pull quotes stand out, especially in large sizes on light backgrounds.
The font conveys an easygoing, handmade warmth with a hint of vintage print character. Its roughened ink texture and energetic slant feel approachable and crafty rather than formal, giving text a human, tactile presence.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering and worn print, combining readable letterforms with intentional irregularity for a handcrafted look. It aims to add character and movement to display typography while keeping forms familiar and accessible.
Capital forms have a simplified, brush-lettered structure with softened corners, while lowercase shapes lean toward a casual script-like flow without fully connecting. Numerals follow the same inky, slightly uneven treatment, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.