Distressed Kose 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, halloween, playful, handmade, rustic, spooky, cartoon, handmade texture, thematic display, expressive impact, rustic charm, brushy, rough, blobby, organic, chunky.
A heavy, hand-rendered display face with rounded, brush-like strokes and intentionally irregular contours. Terminals look dabbed and slightly frayed, with uneven curves and subtle wobble that creates a printed-by-hand feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, and the overall texture stays bold and solid while allowing small edge nicks and stroke bulges to show through. Spacing and letter widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an informal rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, titles, packaging, and event graphics where a handmade texture is desirable. It works especially well for seasonal or themed materials, playful branding, and cover art that benefits from an organic, rough-ink personality.
The font projects a playful, mischievous tone with a rustic roughness—more craft and character than precision. Its chunky, inked presence can read friendly and cartoonish, but the distressed edges also lend a hint of eerie, storybook atmosphere.
Designed to emulate bold hand-painted or marker lettering with a deliberately worn, imperfect edge. The goal appears to be immediate visual character and thematic flavor, prioritizing expressive texture and lively rhythm over strict geometric consistency.
The uppercase set is compact and emphatic, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky brush logic with simple, approachable forms. Numerals follow the same hand-cut silhouette, maintaining strong presence and legibility at larger sizes where the texture can be appreciated.