Distressed Hodaz 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, album art, craft branding, handmade, grunge, quirky, casual, folky, handmade feel, tactile texture, casual display, imperfect charm, rough, textured, wobbly, uneven, brushy.
A loose, hand-drawn display face with irregular stroke edges and a slightly dry, brush-pen texture. Letterforms are simplified and open, with rounded turns, occasional angular joins, and subtly inconsistent stroke weight that creates a lived-in, distressed rhythm. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with compact lowercase and relatively tall, narrow capitals; counters tend to be generous and the overall color is airy despite the rough perimeter. Numerals echo the same sketchy construction, with uneven curves and intentionally imperfect terminals.
Works best at headline sizes for posters, event flyers, book or zine covers, and album art where the rough texture can be appreciated. It also suits artisanal packaging, café menus, and craft or outdoorsy branding when a handmade, imperfect finish is desired; for longer passages, moderate sizes with generous line spacing help preserve clarity.
The font feels informal and human, like marker or brush lettering on paper with a bit of wear and wobble. Its distressed texture and uneven rhythm add a scrappy, DIY tone that can read playful, rustic, or slightly spooky depending on context.
Likely designed to capture the spontaneity of quick brush/marker lettering while adding a deliberately worn texture for atmosphere. The intent appears to prioritize personality and tactile imperfection over strict typographic uniformity, giving designers an expressive, distressed handwritten voice.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that reinforces the handwritten character; long text blocks remain readable but retain a bouncy baseline and organic cadence. The texture is most apparent on curves and vertical strokes where edges look chipped or dry-brushed.