Distressed Efbuz 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, apparel, handmade, gritty, casual, energetic, playful, handcrafted feel, rough texture, display impact, casual tone, brush, textured, roughened, organic, slanted.
A compact, brush-driven italic with thick, tapering strokes and visibly roughened edges. The letterforms have a narrow, upright-leaning skeleton and a lively baseline with small inconsistencies that suggest marker or dry-brush texture rather than clean vector curves. Counters are generally tight and rounded, terminals often end in soft points or blunt, ink-heavy stops, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph for a hand-lettered rhythm. The lowercase sits small relative to the capitals, and the numerals echo the same textured, slightly irregular stroke behavior.
Works best for short, bold statements such as posters, headings, product packaging, branding marks, and apparel graphics where the textured brush feel can be appreciated. It can also suit quotes and social graphics when set with generous spacing and adequate size to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a gritty, handcrafted energy that feels like quick signage or a rough brush note. Its texture adds urgency and character, giving the text a worn, street-level attitude while still reading as friendly and approachable.
Designed to deliver a quick, hand-painted impression with built-in wear and texture, prioritizing personality over pristine uniformity. The narrow, slanted forms and inked irregularities aim to create momentum and a distinctly handmade voice for display typography.
The distressed texture is integrated into the strokes (not just edge noise), creating a consistent dry-ink look across letters and figures. The slant and narrow proportions keep words moving horizontally, while the heavier downstrokes and uneven inking provide visual punch at display sizes.