Distressed Syja 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, event flyers, handmade, rugged, playful, casual, gritty, handmade look, rough texture, casual impact, expressive display, brushy, chalky, blotchy, uneven, rounded.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with rounded counters and irregular, brush-like stroke edges. The forms are simplified and slightly condensed in places, with visible wobble in verticals and asymmetry in bowls and joints that creates a lively rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and softly rounded, while corners show roughened, ink-worn contours; overall spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on feel.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, packaging callouts, album/cover art, and event flyers where a handmade, textured voice is desired. It can also work for short branding lines or social graphics, especially when paired with cleaner body text for contrast.
The font reads informal and expressive, with a rugged, handmade energy that feels like marker, brush, or dry paint on a rough surface. Its imperfections add character and attitude, giving it a friendly-but-gritty tone suited to themed, crafty, or street-influenced design.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettering with worn ink edges—capturing the immediacy of a brush or marker while preserving clear, readable letter shapes. It prioritizes personality and tactile texture over typographic regularity, aiming for an authentic, crafted look.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, and the numerals match the same hand-cut texture. The texture is prominent enough to become part of the silhouette, so it benefits from moderate-to-large sizes where the rough edges remain intentional rather than noisy.