Distressed Dibo 3 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Imagine Pro' by Salamahtype, and 'Ingenue' by Seemly Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, rugged, vintage, punchy, streetwise, handmade, add texture, evoke print, signal toughness, create impact, weathered, inked, choppy, blunt, stenciled.
A condensed, heavy display face with blocky, rounded-rect geometry and compact counters. Strokes read as if printed with imperfect ink coverage: edges are chipped, corners show small bites, and interiors include scattered speckling that creates a worn texture without breaking legibility. Curves are simplified and slightly squared-off, terminals are mostly blunt, and overall spacing feels tight and poster-like, with small irregularities that keep the rhythm lively.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where texture is an asset: posters, event promos, album art, product packaging, labels, and apparel graphics. It can also work for bold UI badges or section headers when a rugged, analog feel is desired, but the distress may overwhelm at small sizes.
The texture and compact weight give the font a gritty, utilitarian tone—like aged signage, stamped packaging, or screen-printed merch. It feels bold and assertive, with a DIY roughness that suggests authenticity and wear rather than polish.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong condensed headline voice with a deliberately weathered print texture, evoking worn ink, rough paper, or distressed signage while keeping forms clear and sturdy.
The distressed details are consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “ink-faded” look. Numerals are similarly chunky and compact, matching the letterforms well for headlines and short numeric callouts.