Distressed Ralus 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, t-shirts, stickers, headlines, playful, grungy, handmade, casual, retro, add texture, evoke printwear, casual display, retro charm, handmade feel, rounded, blobby, inked, weathered, cartoony.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft terminals and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn construction. Letterforms are built from thick strokes with noticeable contrast and uneven internal counters, giving a stamped/inked look. The outlines stay generally smooth, but the interiors and edges show consistent distressed voids and worn patches, as if printed on rough stock. Proportions are friendly and open, with simple geometric skeletons, wide bowls, and straightforward joins that keep the alphabet highly recognizable.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where the distressed texture can read clearly—posters, product packaging, labels, social graphics, and apparel or sticker designs. It can also work for brand marks or event titles that benefit from a friendly, rough-printed aesthetic rather than a clean corporate finish.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, but with a roughened, imperfect finish that adds attitude. Its worn texture suggests DIY craft, vintage packaging, or screen-printed merch, balancing charm with a slightly gritty edge.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-inked display voice with built-in wear and print artifacts. It prioritizes bold presence and personality over pristine uniformity, creating instant texture without additional effects.
In text, the recurring speckled distressing creates strong texture and can visually darken paragraphs, especially at smaller sizes. Spacing appears comfortable for display settings, and the rounded forms help maintain clarity despite the weathered details.