Distressed Buru 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, social media, headlines, handwritten, casual, expressive, rustic, energetic, handmade feel, brush lettering, organic texture, informal tone, display impact, brushy, textured, inked, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen style design with lively, uneven stroke edges and occasional dry-brush texture. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with tapered terminals and swelling curves that create a natural pen rhythm. Letterforms are compact and loosely connected in feel, with irregular spacing and baseline bounce that reinforces an informal, hand-rendered character. Counters are often small and slightly pinched, and the overall silhouette favors quick, gestural shapes over strict geometric consistency.
Well-suited for short display settings where personality matters: posters, headlines, product packaging, café or market signage, and social graphics. It also works for logo wordmarks and badges that benefit from a handmade, slightly weathered texture, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the brush detail remains clear.
The font conveys an easygoing, personal tone—like quick marker notes or a hand-lettered sign. Its roughened edges and spirited motion add warmth and spontaneity, making it feel approachable and a bit rugged rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to simulate fast, confident brush lettering with organic imperfections, providing a ready-made hand-painted look without needing custom lettering. The emphasis is on expressive texture and motion, prioritizing character and energy for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive handwritten voice, with simplified forms and occasional idiosyncratic details that read as authentic pen movement. Numerals match the same gestural construction, keeping the set visually consistent for casual display use.