Distressed Alfy 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, branding, handwritten, casual, vintage, rustic, energetic, handmade feel, worn texture, informal display, signage look, vintage effect, brushy, textured, gritty, expressive, slanted.
A slanted, brush-script style with connected cursive construction and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast and a slightly dry-brush feel, with irregular, textured edges that mimic ink drag or worn printing. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with a relatively modest x-height and long, fluid ascenders/descenders that add motion. Terminals are tapered and rounded, and curves are loose rather than geometric, giving the set an informal, organic finish across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where texture and movement are desirable, such as posters, packaging, café or craft branding, and social graphics. It can work for emphasis lines or pull quotes, but the distressed stroke texture and compact forms make it less ideal for long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels personable and energetic, like quick marker lettering on a sign or notebook. The texture adds a worn, vintage character that reads as handmade and a bit rugged rather than polished or formal.
Designed to deliver a quick, brush-lettered impression with added wear, capturing the look of hand-inked signage or printed ephemera. The goal appears to be expressiveness and personality over mechanical consistency, using texture and slant to convey speed and authenticity.
Capitals are simple and upright in structure but maintain the same slanted, brush-driven gesture, helping them pair naturally with the lowercase in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open counters and slightly uneven stroke edges that reinforce the distressed, analog look.