Distressed Kopu 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logotypes, stickers, handmade, rugged, playful, rustic, quirky, handmade texture, vintage print, casual display, craft branding, brushy, roughened, inked, organic, chunky.
A heavy, hand-drawn brush style with visibly roughened edges and uneven ink texture throughout. Strokes are chunky and slightly tapered, with subtle wobble and occasional blobby terminals that mimic dry-brush or pressed marker behavior. Letterforms lean toward simple, rounded constructions, but widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an irregular rhythm; counters are generally open and legible despite the distressed surface. The overall silhouette reads bold and compact, with a lively baseline and small inconsistencies that reinforce its handmade character.
Well-suited to short-form display work such as posters, album/cover art, product packaging, café menus, and event or festival branding where a handmade, tactile voice is desired. It can also work for logos and labels when the goal is an imperfect, crafted impression rather than a clean, corporate finish.
The tone is earthy and informal, evoking DIY signage, craft packaging, and stamped or screen-printed ephemera. Its rough texture adds grit and personality while staying friendly rather than aggressive, making it feel approachable, human, and slightly mischievous.
Designed to deliver a bold display voice that feels hand-painted or roughly printed, prioritizing character and texture over geometric uniformity. The intent appears to be creating an energetic, crafted aesthetic that stands out in headlines and branding while remaining readable.
The distressed treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive ‘printed-worn’ look. The texture is pronounced enough to be a defining feature, so it reads best when allowed some size and contrast to preserve the irregular edges.