Distressed Yivy 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, comics, rugged, playful, handmade, grunge, cartoony, texture, impact, informality, character, chunky, blobby, roughened, inked, uneven.
A heavy, chunky display face with rounded, blobby silhouettes and noticeably rough, irregular edges that suggest worn printing or hand-inked stamping. Strokes are broad with pinched joins and occasional inward notches, creating a lively, uneven perimeter rather than clean geometry. Counters are compact and sometimes off-center, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a loose, handmade rhythm while maintaining clear, upright structures.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and attention-grabbing titles where the distressed edge detail can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, stickers, event flyers, and album/cover art that want a handmade or gritty look. For longer passages, it works most comfortably in short blurbs or display-sized settings.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, with a scruffy charm that reads as informal and tactile. Its distressed texture lends a gritty, DIY attitude, while the rounded forms keep it friendly and comedic rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a tactile, worn texture—like ink pressed onto paper with imperfect edges. Its goal is expressive display typography that feels handmade and rough, while staying readable and upbeat.
The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, with deliberate edge breakup that remains legible at headline sizes. The uppercase feels especially blocky and poster-like, while the lowercase retains the same thick, stamped character, producing a cohesive set for short bursts of text.