Distressed Tejo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, craft branding, children’s titles, event flyers, handmade, casual, rustic, playful, organic, handmade effect, human warmth, casual display, diy texture, rough-edged, brushy, inked, imperfect, textured.
A hand-rendered, monoline sans with visibly uneven stroke edges and softly blunted terminals that mimic marker or dry-brush ink on paper. Curves are slightly lumpy and counters vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Proportions are simple and open, with rounded bowls and straightforward construction; the lowercase shows a relatively small x-height and modest ascenders, while spacing feels airy but irregular in a natural way. Numerals and capitals keep the same casual, inked texture, maintaining consistent stroke weight while allowing shape wobble and edge breakup to do most of the stylistic work.
Works well for posters, packaging, and branding that benefit from a handmade or artisanal feel, especially in larger sizes where the rough edges can be appreciated. It also suits children’s titles, casual invitations, and event flyers where an informal, friendly voice is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and unpolished, with a DIY, sketchbook character that feels approachable rather than formal. Its rough texture reads as authentic and human, lending warmth and a bit of whimsy to headlines and short passages.
Designed to emulate quick, hand-drawn lettering with natural stroke wobble and worn-ink edges, offering an easygoing texture that adds personality without relying on complex letterform styling.
The texture is carried by slightly ragged outlines rather than heavy speckling, so forms remain clear even as the edges stay imperfect. The letterforms lean toward simplicity and legibility, with the distressed effect providing personality more than obscuring structure.