Distressed Lype 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Blair' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, craft branding, handmade, rustic, playful, informal, organic, handmade feel, print texture, casual display, analog warmth, roughened, blobby, rounded, chunky, textured.
A casual, hand-drawn sans with softly rounded forms and a slightly uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes are monolinear and moderately chunky, with visibly rough, inked edges that create a worn/printed texture. Counters are generally open and simple, terminals tend to be blunt, and curves read as slightly wobbly rather than geometric. Overall proportions sit in a comfortable middle range, with compact lowercase shapes and straightforward uppercase construction that keeps the alphabet cohesive despite the irregular outline.
Well suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, event flyers, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a handmade or vintage-printed feel. It can also work for playful editorial callouts or social graphics where a textured, informal voice helps the message stand out.
The font conveys an approachable, homespun tone—friendly and a bit messy in a deliberate way. Its distressed edge treatment suggests analog printing, marker lettering, or handmade signage, adding warmth and personality over polish.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect ink and human lettering while remaining legible and broadly usable. Its consistent skeletons paired with distressed outlines suggest a goal of delivering a reliable alphabet with an intentionally rough, tactile finish.
In text, the texture becomes more apparent as letters cluster, creating a lively, grainy color on the page. Numerals and capitals carry the same roughened silhouette, supporting consistent display use where character and tactility are desired.