Distressed Indum 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, book covers, headlines, rustic, handmade, vintage, playful, storybook, aged print, handcrafted feel, characterful display, nostalgic tone, roughened, inked, blunt serif, worn, organic.
A roughened serif display face with chunky, blunt terminals and visibly irregular contours, as if printed from worn type or drawn with a dry brush. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with softened corners and lumpy, broken edges that create a mottled silhouette. The letterforms are generally upright with compact, sturdy proportions, and the serifs read more as heavy nubs than sharp brackets, giving the shapes a carved, tactile feel. Counters are open and uncomplicated, and spacing appears moderately loose, helping the distressed texture remain legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, rustic or craft-forward packaging, café or market signage, book covers, and punchy headlines. It can work for short passages at larger sizes, but the worn edges and heavy silhouettes are most effective when given room to breathe.
The overall tone feels rustic and handmade, mixing old-world warmth with a slightly mischievous, storybook character. Its rough printing texture suggests nostalgia and craft, while the bold, rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke aged printing and handmade lettering in a single, approachable display style—prioritizing tactile texture and personality over crisp, modern precision.
The distressing is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with intentional edge variation that becomes a key identifying feature. Numerals match the chunky, softened construction of the letters, supporting cohesive use in headings and short statements.