Distressed Pugev 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Croma Sans' by Hoftype, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, labels, rustic, handmade, playful, vintage, gritty, worn print, diy signage, tactile texture, casual branding, roughened, inked, blunt, organic, irregular.
A heavy, hand-rendered sans with rounded, blunt terminals and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes show uneven edges and small interior speckling, like stamped or screen-printed ink that’s worn in places. Counters are generally open and simple, with slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and modestly inconsistent stroke widths that reinforce a handmade texture. Capitals read sturdy and blocky, while lowercase forms stay compact with soft curves and casual construction; numerals match the same rough, inked silhouette.
Works best for short display copy such as posters, packaging fronts, product labels, stickers, and bold headlines where a handmade, printed look is desirable. It can also support casual branding elements or event graphics that benefit from an imperfect, tactile feel.
The overall tone is gritty and approachable—like DIY signage, craft packaging, or a well-used rubber stamp. Its friendly proportions and rounded shapes keep it from feeling harsh, while the distressed texture adds a nostalgic, analog character.
Likely designed to emulate imperfect ink transfer—part stamp, part brush/marker—capturing the look of worn printing while keeping letterforms simple and readable. The intent appears to balance strong, friendly shapes with a consistent distressed finish for quick, characterful typography.
Texture remains consistent across letters and figures, with the distress appearing as edge wear and subtle voids rather than extreme fragmentation. The forms prioritize bold silhouettes over precision, so the font’s personality is most apparent at display sizes where the roughness can be seen clearly.