Distressed Vudu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, playful, grunge, handmade, rowdy, casual, handmade feel, high impact, tactile texture, informal voice, youthful edge, brushy, blobby, rough, inked, organic.
A heavy, brushy display face with rounded, blobby forms and noticeably ragged outlines. Strokes look like they were made with a loaded marker or dry brush, creating uneven edges, slight wobble, and occasional internal nicks that read as ink texture rather than precise geometry. Counters are compact and sometimes irregular, with soft corners and a generally inflated silhouette that keeps the color dense on the page. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly inconsistent in a deliberate, handcrafted way, prioritizing personality over strict uniformity.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and punchy brand moments where a rough, handmade texture helps the message feel energetic and approachable. It also fits album/cover art, event promos, casual apparel graphics, and packaging that benefits from an imperfect, inked aesthetic. Use generously sized settings to let the edge texture and irregular rhythm read clearly.
The tone is bold and mischievous, with a DIY energy that feels spontaneous and unpolished. Its roughened edges and chunky shapes suggest a playful, slightly gritty attitude—more zine and street-poster than corporate signage. The italic slant adds momentum, enhancing the sense of motion and informality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted or marker lettering with controlled roughness, delivering an expressive, tactile look that stands out quickly. It aims for a high-impact voice with a crafted, imperfect finish rather than typographic neutrality.
In running text, the dense strokes and textured perimeter create strong impact at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may lose some internal detail as counters tighten. Numerals and capitals keep the same chunky, inked character, supporting expressive headlines and short bursts of copy where texture is an asset.