Distressed Selu 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, event promo, playful, grungy, handmade, bold, casual, handmade look, bold impact, rough print, casual display, brushy, blobby, rounded, roughened, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face with brush-like construction and irregular, worn edges. Strokes are thick with pinched joins and occasional notches, creating a stamped/inked texture rather than clean vector outlines. Counters are small and sometimes uneven, with soft, bulbous terminals and a generally bouncy rhythm. Letter widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an informal, hand-rendered feel while keeping a consistent overall weight and presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and short branding phrases where the distressed, hand-inked texture can read clearly. It works well for playful retail, street-food and beverage labels, kids-focused materials, craft markets, or music/event promotions that want an informal, bold voice.
The font reads as energetic and mischievous, with a friendly cartoon sensibility tempered by gritty, distressed texture. Its imperfect contours and blotchy ink character suggest DIY craft, street-poster printing, or marker/paint lettering—expressive and approachable rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush lettering with a deliberately worn print finish, prioritizing personality and impact over precision. Its variable widths and roughened contours aim to deliver a handcrafted, analog feel that stands out in display settings.
At larger sizes the rough edge texture becomes a defining feature, while at smaller sizes the tight counters and chunky forms can start to fill in. The lowercase maintains a simple, single-story look where applicable, and the numerals match the same chunky, hand-inked personality for cohesive titling and short calls-to-action.