Distressed Obhy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Arial' and 'Arial Narrow OS' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, branding, handmade, rustic, casual, worn, friendly, add texture, humanize type, analog feel, casual signage, roughened, textured, inked, irregular, organic.
A lightly distressed, hand-rendered sans with simplified, open letterforms and subtly uneven stroke edges that read like ink on absorbent paper or rough printing. Strokes stay mostly monoline, but wobble gently in thickness and curvature, producing a natural, imperfect rhythm. Proportions are straightforward and legible, with generous counters and uncomplicated construction; terminals are blunt and slightly ragged rather than crisply cut. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, workmanlike geometry while preserving the same textured outline character across the set.
Works well for display and short-to-medium text where a casual, tactile voice is desired—posters, packaging, labels, café menus, and brand marks aiming for a handmade or heritage-leaning impression. It can also support pull quotes and subheads when set with adequate size and spacing so the edge texture doesn’t crowd the page.
The overall tone is approachable and human, with a modestly rugged, utilitarian feel. Its roughened contours add warmth and authenticity, suggesting hand-made signage or analog reproduction rather than polished corporate precision.
Likely designed to deliver a clean, readable skeleton paired with subtle wear, capturing the look of hand-inked or lightly weathered printing while staying practical for everyday headline and identity use.
Texture is present but not overwhelming: the interior shapes remain clean enough for reading, while the outer edge irregularity provides the primary personality. Spacing appears comfortably even in text, with the distress detail adding visual noise that becomes more apparent at larger sizes.