Distressed Buje 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Armetica' by Hsan Fonts, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, logotypes, gritty, industrial, vintage, assertive, raw, impact, weathered print, compact titles, rugged branding, condensed, blocky, blunt, textured, worn.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with slight, uneven modulation caused by roughened contours and occasional interior speckling, creating a worn print texture. Counters are tight and utilitarian, and the overall rhythm is vertical and punchy, with squared shoulders and simplified joins that keep letterforms sturdy at display sizes.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and title treatments where texture is part of the message. It also works well for packaging, labels, badges, and branding elements that aim for a stamped or weathered look. Use with generous size and spacing when readability is critical.
The texture and compressed stance give the face a rugged, workmanlike tone—confident and a bit abrasive, like stamped labeling or aged signage. It reads as energetic and tough rather than refined, suggesting authenticity and hands-on craft.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while adding a tactile, worn-in surface. By combining strong, simplified letterforms with controlled distressing, it aims to evoke printed ephemera and rugged signage without losing overall structure.
The distressing appears consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with small nicks and irregular edges that become more noticeable as sizes increase. The condensed width helps create dense headlines, while the rough texture can reduce clarity in long passages or at small sizes.