Distressed Efbur 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, book covers, handmade, rustic, playful, quirky, vintage, add texture, humanize type, evoke print, create character, thematic display, roughened, organic, worn, uneven, inked.
A compact, upright display face with narrow proportions and a noticeably handmade, inked texture. Strokes are mostly monolinear with moderate contrast created by irregular edges and slight swelling at joins, giving the outlines a rough, printed or brush-inked feel. Counters are simple and open, while terminals and corners show chipping, wobble, and uneven curvature that keeps the rhythm lively. Uppercase forms read bold and poster-like, while the lowercase is rounder and more informal, with a short x-height and slightly varied character widths that enhance the hand-rendered impression.
Best suited to short text such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated. It also works well for thematic applications like craft branding, rustic signage, and cover typography that benefits from a handmade, slightly vintage voice.
The font conveys a casual, crafty tone—part vintage letterpress, part hand-painted sign. Its rough texture adds warmth and personality, suggesting something approachable, imperfect, and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly display voice with deliberate roughness—capturing the look of worn print, hand-inked lettering, or lightly weathered signage while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
Texture is consistent across letters and numerals, with visible interior speckling and edge wear that becomes a defining feature at larger sizes. The set favors simple silhouettes and sturdy shapes, which helps maintain legibility despite the distressed detailing.