Distressed Kona 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, rough-edged sans with chunky strokes and uneven contours that look torn or ink-worn. Letterforms are mostly simple and geometric in construction, but their outlines are aggressively irregular, creating broken edges, soft bites, and occasional interior nicks. Curves are lumpy rather than smooth, counters stay fairly open, and overall spacing reads slightly inconsistent in a natural, handmade way. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive distressed rhythm in text.
Well-suited to display uses where texture and edge noise are part of the message: posters, music and nightlife graphics, apparel branding, sticker-style marks, and gritty editorial pull quotes. It can also work for short headlines on packaging or labels that aim for a rugged, tactile print feel.
The font conveys a gritty, rebellious tone—like worn signage, DIY flyers, or a battered stamp. Its rough texture adds urgency and attitude, making the voice feel loud, imperfect, and intentionally unpolished.
Designed to mimic worn ink and rough production—evoking screenprint, rubber stamp, or weathered paint—while keeping the underlying letterforms legible and straightforward. The goal appears to be an expressive, distressed voice that reads clearly in headlines and punchy statements.
The distressed treatment is strong enough to become a primary visual feature, so fine details can blur at small sizes and tight letterspacing. It holds up best when given room to breathe and when high contrast between text and background is maintained.