Distressed Ihbab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, editorial accents, vintage, gritty, handmade, utilitarian, weathered, aged print, tactile texture, editorial grit, period flavor, human warmth, bracketed serifs, deckle edges, ink spread, rough print, uneven contours.
A serifed, text-oriented design with sturdy proportions and moderately bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Strokes show organic irregularities and softly frayed contours, producing a mottled edge that suggests ink spread and mechanical wear. Counters are generally open and readable, while terminals and joins vary slightly from letter to letter, creating a lively rhythm without tipping into chaos. Overall spacing appears straightforward and workmanlike, supporting paragraph setting while keeping the distressed texture consistently present.
Well suited for posters, book or album covers, packaging, and branding that needs a heritage or workshop feel. It can work effectively for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and headlines where the distressed texture adds character; for long body copy, it’s best used at comfortable sizes and with adequate line spacing to keep the rough edges from accumulating visually. It also fits themed applications such as historical, craft, outdoors, or noir-inspired graphics.
This typeface conveys a worn, analogue energy—like ink pressed into rough paper or a slightly degraded print pulled from an old machine. The tone feels grounded and utilitarian, with a subtle vintage grit that reads as honest, handmade, and a little rugged rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke the look of older printed matter—letterpress, stamped type, or photocopied pages—by combining familiar serif structures with controlled surface wear. It prioritizes a believable, tactile texture while maintaining enough clarity for continuous text.
The uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly classic in construction, while the lowercase maintains a readable, text-face cadence; both are unified by consistent edge erosion. Numerals share the same worn texture and have a straightforward, printed look that pairs naturally with the letters.