Distressed Epmah 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP and 'Nanami' and 'Nanami Rounded' by HyperFluro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, apparel, sports branding, packaging, gritty, punchy, retro, sporty, energetic, display impact, vintage wear, athletic energy, tactile texture, roughened, ink-worn, slanted, chunky, brushy.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact, rounded counters and a subtly variable stroke feel. Letterforms are built from broad, wedge-like strokes and smooth curves, then broken up by a consistent speckled, worn interior texture that reads like scuffed ink or weathered print. Terminals are generally blunt and soft-edged, with simplified geometry and strong, poster-ready silhouettes. Numerals and caps are sturdy and assertive, while lowercase keeps the same robust texture and a casual, slightly brush-cut rhythm.
Best suited to short, impactful copy where the texture can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, merch and apparel, sports or skate-inspired branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for social graphics and album or playlist covers where a gritty, analog feel is desired.
The overall tone is rugged and high-energy, combining a bold athletic stance with a vintage, printed-well-used patina. It feels loud, tactile, and a bit rebellious—more streetwise than polished—while staying readable at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver bold display impact with a built-in distressed texture, evoking worn screenprint or rough ink transfer while keeping a strong, legible silhouette. The forward slant and simplified forms prioritize momentum and attitude for branding and headline settings.
The distressing is integrated inside the black shapes rather than relying on torn outlines, so the silhouettes remain clean and strong while still conveying wear. The slant and compact spacing create forward motion, giving headlines a fast, action-oriented cadence.