Distressed Vuhu 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, book covers, vintage, handmade, rugged, playful, rustic, print texture, heritage feel, handmade tone, headline impact, rough edge, inked, blotchy, printlike, irregular.
A heavy, serifed display face with a hand-inked, worn impression. Strokes show noticeable texture and edge breakup, with slightly uneven contours that suggest rough printing or brush/marker pressure. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with soft, rounded joins and subtly irregular stroke endings; counters tend to be fairly open despite the weight. The overall rhythm feels intentionally imperfect, with small fluctuations in stem thickness and character widths that enhance the distressed look without collapsing legibility.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and book or album covers. It also works well for branding in craft, food-and-drink, and heritage-themed projects where an imperfect, printed feel helps set the mood.
The font conveys a rugged, old-time character—part vintage letterpress and part handmade sign. Its imperfect texture reads as approachable and lively rather than formal, adding a tactile, analog tone that can feel nostalgic or craft-oriented.
Likely designed to emulate the look of aged or imperfect printing—capturing the charm of letterpress, stamped ink, or hand-painted signage. The goal appears to be a bold, attention-getting voice that remains readable while adding instant texture and personality.
Capital forms have a classic, sign-painter simplicity with pronounced, chunky serifs, while the lowercase stays friendly and readable with a single-storey feel in several shapes. Numerals match the same worn, ink-heavy texture, keeping the set visually consistent in headlines and short statements.