Distressed Raluz 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, labels, handmade, rustic, playful, spooky, vintage print, hand-inked look, vintage texture, themed display, poster impact, brushy, rough-edged, textured, inked, imperfect.
A rough, inked display face with uneven stroke edges and visible texture that mimics dry brush or worn printing. Letterforms are compact with stout verticals, small counters, and slightly inconsistent widths that create a lively, handmade rhythm. Strokes show high contrast through swelling joins and tapering terminals, while curves and diagonals retain a slightly wobbling, organic geometry rather than strict construction.
Best suited for display settings where texture is a feature: posters, Halloween or themed promotions, artisanal packaging, labels, and expressive book or album covers. It works especially well for short headlines and punchy statements where the distressed detail can be appreciated.
The texture and irregularity give the font an expressive, tactile tone—part folk craft, part old poster, with a hint of eerie storybook energy. It feels informal and characterful, prioritizing atmosphere over polish, and reads as intentionally imperfect.
Likely designed to evoke hand-inked lettering and imperfect print reproduction, delivering a bold silhouette with tactile grit. The goal appears to be quick visual character—suggesting handmade authenticity and vintage atmosphere—while remaining legible in headline sizes.
In the sample text, the heavy texture remains prominent at larger sizes and can start to fill in at smaller sizes where counters narrow. Capitals carry strong silhouette presence for headings, while the lowercase maintains a compact, slightly bouncy baseline feel that adds personality to short phrases.