Distressed Anfa 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, apparel, social media, handmade, expressive, casual, retro, energetic, hand lettering, textured print, display impact, vintage feel, brushy, textured, slanted, condensed, dry-brush.
A condensed, slanted brush script with a lively handwritten rhythm and visible dry-brush texture throughout the strokes. Letterforms show tapered terminals, sharp entry/exit strokes, and irregular edge breakup that creates a printed-ink or marker-on-paper feel. Capitals are tall and narrow with simplified, upright skeletons, while lowercase maintains a compact x-height and long, fluid ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing is moderately tight and the stroke flow stays consistent across letters and numerals, with occasional intentional roughness and slight wobble that reinforces the hand-drawn character.
Best suited for display use where its brush texture and narrow, slanted forms can stay prominent—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, brand marks, apparel graphics, and social media assets. It also works for short, punchy subheads or pull quotes, but extended body copy may lose clarity as the worn edges and tight rhythm accumulate.
The font conveys an informal, energetic tone with a rugged, analog edge. Its textured brushiness suggests spontaneity and motion, while the narrow, fast slant reads as confident and contemporary with a nod to vintage sign and poster lettering.
Designed to emulate fast brush lettering with an intentionally weathered imprint, balancing strong vertical presence with hand-made irregularities. The goal appears to be a dynamic, attention-grabbing script that feels human, tactile, and slightly rugged for contemporary display design.
The distressed texture is baked into the strokes, so counters and joins can appear partially worn, especially at small sizes or in dense text. Numerals follow the same brush-and-wear logic, keeping a cohesive look for headlines, dates, and pricing.