Distressed Faju 3 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, craft branding, playful, handmade, casual, friendly, whimsical, hand-lettered look, warmth, informality, tactile texture, rounded, bubbly, brushy, blunt, inked.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with rounded, blunted terminals and softly swollen strokes that suggest marker or brush lettering. Edges are intentionally irregular, with subtle wobble and uneven contouring that creates a worn/ink-pressed texture rather than clean geometry. Counters are generally open and simple, and many forms lean toward single-stroke construction, giving the alphabet a relaxed, informal rhythm. Spacing and letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade character while keeping overall proportions compact and readable at larger sizes.
Best suited for short display settings where personality is the priority: posters, book covers, playful branding, product packaging, labels, and social graphics. It also fits kid-oriented or hobby/craft contexts where a friendly, hand-rendered look helps signal informality and approachability.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a doodled, crafty personality that feels more like a hand-lettered note or classroom poster than formal typography. Its slightly rough finish adds warmth and a touch of messiness that reads as human and casual rather than polished.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with an intentionally imperfect, lightly distressed edge. It prioritizes charm and spontaneity over strict consistency, aiming for a lively, tactile presence in titles and branded phrases.
The texture shows up as small bumps and irregular outlines along curves and joins, especially in rounded letters and numerals, which can create lively color in headlines but may feel busy at small sizes. The numerals and punctuation-like forms match the same rounded, inked construction, supporting cohesive display use.