Distressed Kofi 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, signage, rugged, handmade, vintage, gritty, playful, analog feel, vintage texture, handmade tone, display impact, rough edge, inky, textured, blunt serif, blocky.
A heavy, wide serif face with blunt wedge-like terminals and visibly irregular contours. Strokes show a printed, inky texture—edges wobble, corners soften, and counters vary slightly, producing an intentionally imperfect rhythm. The serif treatment feels carved or stamped rather than finely bracketed, and the overall color on the page is dark and dense with slightly uneven stroke boundaries.
Best suited to display settings where texture and character are desirable—posters, headlines, book covers, and packaging that aims for a handmade or vintage impression. It can work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, section headers) where the dense color and rough edges become a feature rather than a distraction.
The font conveys a rugged, tactile tone reminiscent of worn letterpress, hand-cut signage, or aged book titles. Its roughness reads as confident and expressive, adding a friendly grit that can feel both retro and craft-oriented rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic the look of imperfect printing or hand-formed lettering, combining sturdy serif structure with deliberate distressing for instant atmosphere. It prioritizes impact and texture over refinement, giving layouts a crafted, analog feel.
Uppercase forms are broad and blocky with a strong horizontal presence, while lowercase remains sturdy and highly legible despite the distressed texture. Numerals match the same chunky, worn-in construction, keeping a consistent, poster-like voice across text and display sizes.