Distressed Urne 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, vintage, rugged, western, industrial, print-worn, add texture, evoke vintage, create grit, boost impact, slab serif, inked, textured, blunt, chunky.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact proportions, squared shoulders, and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes show noticeable roughness and ink spread, with chipped edges and uneven terminals that create a worn print texture. Counters are generally open and sturdy, while joins and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls of b/p) retain a slightly irregular, hand-pressed rhythm. The figures are bold and utilitarian, with the same distressed treatment and robust slab structure.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and display copy where texture is part of the message. It works especially well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a stamped or printed-worn look, and for branding accents that need a bold, rugged voice.
The overall tone feels old-print and hard-wearing, like lettering pulled from aged posters, crates, or stamped packaging. Its rough edges and dense color give it a rugged, workmanlike character that reads as confident and slightly gritty rather than refined.
The design appears intended to combine classic slab-serif structure with deliberate wear, mimicking imperfect printing or aging to add character and atmosphere. It prioritizes impact and tactile texture over pristine uniformity.
The distressing is consistent across the alphabet, producing a cohesive “inked” texture that stays visible even at headline sizes. The slab serifs and strong verticals create a stable baseline and a firm, authoritative presence in words and short lines.