Distressed Itbuh 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, event flyers, packaging, grunge, handmade, rowdy, punk, playful, add texture, signal diy, create impact, feel handmade, roughened, blotchy, inked, chunky, weathered.
A heavy, hand-rendered display face with chunky strokes and intentionally rough, uneven edges. Letterforms have a brush-and-ink feel with wobbly outlines, occasional nicks, and small interior voids that mimic worn printing or dry-ink drag. Proportions are compact and slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, with simplified shapes, rounded corners, and a lively baseline rhythm that reads more organic than geometric.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event flyers, album/mixtape artwork, and expressive packaging or label work. It can also work for titles in games, comics, or themed graphics where a rough, handmade print aesthetic is desirable. For comfortable reading, it’s most effective at display sizes rather than long body copy.
The overall tone is gritty and energetic, suggesting DIY printing, zines, and street-level graphics. Its rough texture adds attitude and immediacy, while the rounded, friendly construction keeps it from feeling overly aggressive. It conveys a playful, rebellious character suited to bold, attention-seeking messages.
The design appears intended to simulate bold lettering produced by imperfect hand inking or distressed printing, prioritizing texture and personality over uniform precision. It aims to deliver strong visual presence while keeping a casual, handmade rhythm that feels authentic and tactile.
Texture is a key part of the design: counters and terminals show inconsistent fill and small breakups that will become more pronounced at larger sizes. The lowercase remains sturdy and readable but retains the same irregular, inky personality, making mixed-case setting feel cohesive and expressive.