Distressed Bufa 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, craft branding, event promos, handmade, rustic, playful, grunge, expressive, handmade feel, tactile texture, casual impact, vintage wear, brushy, textured, inked, worn, organic.
A rough, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes and visibly uneven, bristled edges that mimic dry brush or worn ink. Letterforms are mostly upright with a narrow overall footprint, irregular stroke terminals, and frequent bulges and nicks that create a mottled silhouette. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed by texture, while spacing and character widths vary slightly for an intentionally imperfect rhythm. The lowercase shows a compact x-height with simple, brush-script cues in forms like a, e, and g, while numerals are heavy and slightly quirky with the same distressed texture throughout.
Best suited for short display settings such as posters, headlines, product labels, and packaging where a handmade or weathered tone is desired. It can also work for social graphics and event promotion, especially when paired with simpler text fonts for longer reading.
The font conveys an informal, gritty energy—like hand-painted signage or a well-used stamp. Its roughness reads as authentic and crafty, balancing friendliness with a slightly edgy, worn-in attitude.
The design appears intended to emulate imperfect, tactile lettering—capturing the look of brush-painted or roughly printed marks with deliberate wear and inconsistency. It prioritizes character and texture over pristine precision, aiming for a memorable, handmade presence in display typography.
Texture is a primary feature: at smaller sizes the distressed edges can visually fill in, so the face is most effective when given enough size and contrast to let the rough contours read clearly. The overall system feels coherent, with consistent brush pressure and a repeated pattern of chisel-like terminals across caps, lowercase, and figures.