Distressed Ranil 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'PF Fusion Sans Pro' by Parachute, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, logos, vintage, gritty, playful, handmade, posterlike, analog print, retro impact, handmade feel, rugged texture, inky, roughened, compressed, rounded, stamped.
A compact, chunky sans with tight proportions and softly squared, rounded corners. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtly uneven edges, ink spread, and small bite-like voids that create a printed-worn texture throughout. Counters are simple and open enough to remain legible at display sizes, while the overall rhythm stays dense due to the narrow set and short extenders. The figures and caps share the same blocky, compressed build, giving lines of text a strong, uniform color.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, signage, and bold branding moments where the distressed print character can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging, labels, and social graphics that aim for a retro or handcrafted look, especially when set large with comfortable tracking.
The distressed surface and stout silhouettes evoke a vintage, ink-stamped feel—like letterpress posters, crate markings, or old product labels. Its friendly rounding keeps the tone approachable and slightly humorous rather than aggressive, reading as retro, gritty, and handmade.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, condensed display voice with an intentionally imperfect, inked finish that suggests analog printing and wear. The goal appears to be immediate punch and personality—prioritizing texture and presence over neutral body-text smoothness.
Texture appears embedded into the glyph shapes rather than added as an overlay, with consistent speckling and edge wear across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Round letters (O, Q, 0) stay compact and thick, while diagonals (V, W, X) are simplified and weighty to maintain the same dense texture and color.