Distressed Esfa 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, kids media, playful, handmade, rugged, casual, quirky, hand-lettered mimic, analog texture, expressive display, diy warmth, brushy, ink bleed, textured, blobby, rounded.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with rounded forms and visibly irregular stroke edges. Strokes have an inky, brush-like character with uneven contours and occasional internal voids that read like dry-brush or worn printing texture. Letter construction is simple and friendly rather than geometric, with slightly wobbly curves, softened terminals, and inconsistent stroke expansion that adds a lively, imperfect rhythm. The set includes mixed-case shapes that remain legible but intentionally unrefined, with a compact, sturdy feel and noticeable variation in character widths across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its texture and wobble can be appreciated—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, stickers, and playful branding. It can also work for lighthearted editorial headings or event titles, especially when an imperfect, hand-printed look is desired.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, with a DIY, sketchbook quality that feels approachable and a bit mischievous. Its roughened ink texture suggests something tactile and analog—more like marker or brush lettering than a clean digital sans—giving it a playful, crafty personality.
This font appears designed to mimic bold hand lettering made with a brush or marker, preserving the natural inconsistencies of pressure, ink pooling, and rough printing. The goal is expressive impact and warmth rather than precision, delivering a casual display voice with built-in texture.
Texture is a major part of the silhouette, so the face will appear darker and more organic at larger sizes, while the distressed counters and rough edges may visually fill in at small sizes. Round letters like O/Q and curved lowercase forms show the strongest interior wear, reinforcing the hand-printed effect.