Distressed Fuboh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, printed, rustic, quirky, handmade, evoke vintage print, add texture, signal handmade, create atmosphere, serifed, chiseled, weathered, inked, uneven.
A serifed display face with compact proportions, sharp triangular terminals, and a lively, uneven stroke texture. The outlines show consistent roughening and small interior nicks, as if from worn metal type or imperfect ink transfer, while the underlying letterforms remain clear and upright. Contrast is pronounced, with thin hairlines and heavier stems, and the overall spacing feels slightly irregular in a way that enhances the hand-printed character. Numerals and lowercase echo the same distressed edges and tapered joins, keeping a cohesive, tactile rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings where the textured edges can be appreciated—posters, editorial headlines, book or album covers, and brand marks that want a handmade or vintage print feel. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set generously, but its strongest impact is in larger sizes where the distress and contrast are most legible.
The font conveys an old-world, analog tone—part letterpress, part hand-inked—mixing seriousness with a slightly mischievous, storybook edge. The distressed surface reads as lived-in and authentic, suggesting age, craft, and a touch of theatricality rather than polished modern precision.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printing and aged materials while retaining a classical serif skeleton. Its controlled irregularities suggest a deliberate balance: recognizable, readable forms paired with a tactile, timeworn surface for themed and atmospheric typography.
Distress is integrated into the contours rather than added as random noise, so the texture stays readable at headline sizes while still showing clear “wear” in counters and along verticals. The wide, open capitals and pointed serifs help maintain clarity despite the roughness.