Distressed Viji 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, streetwear, event flyers, gritty, handmade, punchy, raw, playful, hand-painted look, tactile texture, high impact, diy aesthetic, brushy, blobby, ragged, chunky, inked.
A compact, heavy display face with a brush-painted feel and noticeably irregular contours. Strokes are thick and slightly lumpy, with ragged edges and occasional tapered terminals that suggest wet ink or a dry-brush lift. The letterforms are simplified and rounded overall, with uneven counters and small variations in width from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, hand-rendered rhythm. Spacing appears relatively tight in text, and the bold mass keeps forms readable at larger sizes despite the rough surface texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, punchy headlines, cover art, packaging callouts, and apparel graphics where the distressed brush texture can be appreciated. It works especially well when you want a handmade, gritty feel; for long passages or small UI text, the dense weight and irregular edges may reduce clarity.
The texture and blunt, energetic shapes convey a gritty, DIY tone that feels informal and assertive. It reads like quick signage or a poster headline—imperfect on purpose—giving it a rebellious, street-level personality with a hint of playful spontaneity.
The design appears intended to simulate bold hand-painted lettering with deliberately uneven edges and ink spread, prioritizing attitude and texture over refinement. Its consistent heaviness and compact proportions aim to create strong visual presence in display contexts while preserving a casual, human-made character.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rugged construction, with lowercase forms leaning toward compact, print-like shapes rather than flowing script. Numerals match the same chunky, brushy treatment, maintaining consistent color and texture for mixed alphanumeric settings.