Distressed Utme 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DuGrotesk' by Dutype Foundry, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Bassen' by SRS Type, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, labels, headlines, craft branding, handmade, casual, organic, warm, retro, handmade feel, print texture, approachability, casual branding, rough edge, inked, monoline, slightly condensed, humanist.
A monoline sans with visibly roughened contours, as if drawn with a felt tip or printed through imperfect ink transfer. Strokes keep a largely even thickness while edges wobble subtly, with occasional flattened terminals and small nicks that create a textured silhouette. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with simple geometric bowls softened by humanist shaping; curves remain open and counters stay clear. Spacing and rhythm feel natural rather than mechanically regular, and the overall impression is clean enough for text while still distinctly imperfect.
Well suited to packaging, labels, posters, and branding that benefit from a human touch—coffee, small-batch goods, stationery, or maker-oriented identities. It can also work in short-to-medium text where a warm, printed feel is desired, especially at sizes large enough for the edge texture to read.
The font conveys an approachable, handmade tone—informal and friendly with a lightly rugged, analog character. Its gentle distress adds a nostalgic, workshop/DIY sensibility without pushing into extreme grunge.
Likely designed to mimic everyday hand lettering or imperfect print reproduction while preserving straightforward legibility. The intent appears to balance an accessible sans structure with subtle texture to add personality and authenticity in display and brand contexts.
Uppercase forms stay fairly classic and stable, while lowercase shows a slightly more handwritten flavor, especially in curved letters and single-storey forms. Numerals follow the same even-stroke construction and carry the same edge texture, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed settings.