Distressed Joku 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Duddy' by Letritas, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Morl' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, grunge, pulp, playful, loud, raw, add texture, diy feel, poster impact, analog print, rough-edged, blobby, chunky, inked, uneven.
A heavy, chunky display face with soft, rounded silhouettes and conspicuously irregular outlines. Strokes look pressureless and monoline in spirit, but edges wobble and corners break up, creating a stamped/ink-squeezed texture. Counters are small and sometimes lumpy, with apertures that pinch in places, giving letters a compact, blob-like mass. Overall spacing and rhythm feel slightly uneven, reinforcing a hand-printed, distressed impression while remaining broadly legible at headline sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, covers, event flyers, and bold branding moments where texture is desirable. It can work well for playful packaging, stickers, and merch graphics that benefit from a rough-printed feel. For longer passages or small sizes, the heavy weight and tight counters may reduce clarity, so pairing with a cleaner companion face is recommended.
The font conveys a gritty, lo-fi energy—like rough screenprint, worn rubber stamp, or photocopied poster type. Its rounded forms keep the tone approachable and humorous, while the distressed perimeter adds attitude and a DIY edge. The result feels loud, imperfect, and intentionally messy in a way that reads as fun rather than refined.
The design appears intended to simulate imperfect, analog printing—capturing the look of ink spread, worn edges, and hand-made reproduction. It prioritizes texture and personality while keeping letterforms recognizable, aiming for expressive display use rather than neutral text setting.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, thickened construction with simplified shapes and minimal detailing, prioritizing impact over precision. The irregularities are distributed across the glyphs (not just isolated nicks), producing a cohesive texture when set in text. Numerals match the same swollen, distressed weight, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel unified.