Distressed Faro 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, grungy, handmade, cartoony, retro, attention grabbing, handmade feel, vintage print, playful branding, texture emphasis, rounded, blobby, textured, speckled, casual.
A very heavy, rounded display face with soft, blobby contours and subtly uneven stroke behavior that suggests hand-drawn construction. Forms are compact with relatively tight internal counters, and many strokes show an irregular, speckled interior texture that reads like worn ink or rough print. Terminals are consistently rounded, curves are generously inflated, and character widths vary noticeably across the set, creating a lively rhythm in words. Numerals and letters share the same chunky silhouette and distressed fill, keeping the texture consistent at text and headline sizes.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, event headers, merchandise graphics, packaging labels, and playful branding where a handmade, printed look is desirable. It can also support social graphics and title treatments, especially when paired with simpler body text.
The overall tone is fun and informal, with a tactile, slightly messy energy that feels like stamped ink, screen print, or marker lettering. The distressed texture adds a vintage, DIY edge while the rounded shapes keep it friendly and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through thick, rounded letterforms while adding character via a consistent distressed texture. Its proportions and casual construction prioritize personality and a tactile print-like feel over restrained typographic neutrality.
The distressed effect is primarily internal (peppering and voids within strokes) rather than heavily ragged outer edges, so the silhouette remains clear even with the texture. The bold mass and tight counters make it most comfortable with generous tracking and at sizes where the interior speckling can be appreciated.