Distressed Lemy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Austral Sans' by Antipixel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, book covers, rustic, handmade, worn, folksy, informal, add texture, humanize type, evoke print, create warmth, rough edge, textured, uneven, organic, print-like.
A rounded, sans-leaning text face with visibly irregular outlines and subtly softened corners. Strokes stay broadly even in thickness, but the edges wobble and feather slightly, creating a worn, ink-on-paper texture. Letterforms are simple and open, with generous counters and straightforward construction; terminals and joins show small inconsistencies that suggest rough printing or hand-cut shapes. Spacing feels slightly loose and the overall rhythm is lively rather than rigid, while remaining readable in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a natural, distressed texture is desirable: posters, packaging, labels, menus, and editorial headlines. It can also work for book covers and pull quotes when you want a casual, crafted feel without sacrificing legibility.
The texture and uneven edges give the font a tactile, analog personality—evoking handmade signage, casual stamping, or aged print. It reads friendly and unpretentious, with a gently rugged character that feels human and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to provide a familiar, readable skeleton while introducing a consistent roughened edge treatment for a convincingly aged or handmade look. The goal seems to be adding character and atmosphere through texture, without relying on extreme distortion or decorative complexity.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and rounded, while lowercase maintains a clear, utilitarian structure with a mix of straight stems and soft curves. The numerals share the same worn contour and simple geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive across display and text sizes.