Distressed Emmaf 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Logith' by Maulana Creative; 'DIN Next Rounded' by Monotype; 'DIN 2014 Rounded' by ParaType; and 'Core Gothic D', 'Core Sans D', 'Core Sans DS', 'Core Sans E', 'Core Sans ES', and 'Core Sans R' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, merch, playful, retro, handmade, friendly, grunge, print effect, casual display, nostalgic tone, handmade feel, approachable impact, rounded, chunky, soft, textured, imperfect.
A chunky, rounded sans with soft terminals and broad, even strokes. Counters are open and generous, and curves dominate the construction, giving letters a bouncy, hand-formed rhythm rather than a rigid geometric feel. A subtle, consistent speckled/rough texture appears inside the black shapes, suggesting worn ink or distressed printing while keeping overall silhouettes clean and legible. Spacing and proportions feel slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, handmade tone.
Works best for short to medium display copy where the bold silhouettes and subtle distress can be appreciated—posters, apparel graphics, product packaging, and social media headlines. It can also serve as a characterful supporting font for labels or callouts when paired with a cleaner text face.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, craft-like personality. Its worn texture adds a tactile, lived-in feel—more screen-printed poster than polished corporate branding—while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver high-impact, friendly display typography with a handmade, lightly worn print effect. The goal appears to be easy readability at headline sizes while adding personality through rounded construction and controlled distressing.
Uppercase forms are bold and simple with minimal detailing, while lowercase maintains the same rounded language with compact joins and sturdy stems. Numerals match the heavy, softened style and share the same lightly weathered interior texture, helping text blocks look cohesive in display settings.