Distressed Ursa 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, social media, headlines, handwritten, casual, expressive, rugged, lively, handmade feel, authenticity, speed lettering, texture emphasis, display impact, brushy, textured, organic, dynamic, informal.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen construction and visibly textured edges. Strokes show natural pressure shifts and tapering terminals, with occasional ink drag and roughness that creates a worn, dry-brush feel. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning overall, with variable character widths and a bouncy baseline rhythm that keeps words moving. Counters are generally open and simplified, and joins are loose rather than strictly connected, reinforcing a fast, spontaneous gesture.
Best used for short to medium-length display copy where personality and movement are the priority—logos and branding accents, poster headlines, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and editorial feature titles. The textured stroke detail also works well when enlarged, where the rough edges can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity.
The font conveys an energetic, personal tone—like quick marker lettering or a brushed signature captured mid-motion. Its roughened stroke texture adds grit and authenticity, giving it a handcrafted, slightly weathered attitude suited to contemporary, maker-style aesthetics.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush lettering with natural imperfections, balancing readability with a deliberately raw, tactile finish. The goal appears to be a modern, handcrafted voice that feels human and unpolished while remaining usable for bold display messaging.
Uppercase forms read as gestural capitals rather than formal titling shapes, mixing script-like curves with simplified strokes for speed. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same pen texture and slant, creating a cohesive, sketchbook-like consistency across the set.