Distressed Lome 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, branding, headlines, vintage, rustic, hand-printed, storybook, craft, distressed print, retro tone, handmade feel, warm readability, bracketed serifs, rough edges, inked texture, soft corners, uneven baseline.
A serif display face with chunky, bracketed serifs and slightly tapered strokes that feel inked rather than mechanically drawn. The outlines are deliberately irregular, with roughened edges, softened corners, and small shape wobble that suggests worn printing or hand-press reproduction. Counters are generally open and rounded, while terminals and serifs show subtle variation from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and compact, with noticeable width variation across the set.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and display typography where the rough, printed texture can be a key part of the voice. It works well for vintage-inspired branding, craft or artisanal packaging, event posters, and book covers—especially where a storybook or old-print atmosphere is desired.
The font conveys a nostalgic, handcrafted tone—evoking old book typography, letterpress posters, and well-used print ephemera. Its distressed texture adds warmth and personality, giving text a friendly, slightly rugged charm rather than a polished, corporate feel.
Likely designed to mimic the look of aged, inked serif type—capturing the charm of imperfect impression, worn letterforms, and analog texture while remaining readable in familiar Latin letter shapes.
Texture is consistent enough to hold together in words, but the intentionally uneven contours and occasional heavier ink traps make it most effective when the distressed character is allowed to show. At smaller sizes the roughness can visually fill in, while larger settings emphasize the worn edges and hand-made character.