Distressed Jeme 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, album art, packaging, gritty, vintage, industrial, handmade, poster-like, distressed print, headline impact, vintage texture, rugged branding, roughened, blotchy, inked, worn, condensed.
A compact, heavy display face with condensed proportions and chunky, nearly monoline strokes. Letterforms are built from simple, blocky shapes with slightly uneven widths and irregular, roughened edges that resemble worn printing or ink drag. Counters are small and sturdy, terminals are mostly blunt, and curves are rounded but not smooth, keeping the silhouette rugged and high-impact. The overall texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a dark, emphatic typographic color.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, and bold brand marks where the worn texture can carry mood. It also fits packaging, apparel graphics, and event or music promotion that benefits from a rugged, print-driven look.
The font conveys a gritty, workmanlike attitude with a vintage poster sensibility. Its distressed texture suggests age, friction, and physical printing processes, giving headlines an assertive, street-level energy rather than a polished corporate tone.
The design appears intended to mimic distressed letterpress or screen-printed typography in a condensed, attention-grabbing format. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and tactile texture to add character and grit to display settings.
The distressed treatment is strong enough to become part of the letterforms’ identity, so it reads best at larger sizes where the edge texture can be appreciated. Spacing and shapes feel intentionally irregular, adding a handmade rhythm while maintaining clear, bold silhouettes.