Distressed Ekby 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ghino' by Fontmachine, 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, playful, rugged, handmade, casual, friendly, analog texture, diy feel, bold display, playful impact, worn print, chunky, rounded, textured, blotchy, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners and a compact, chunky silhouette. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtly uneven contours and a distressed interior texture that reads like worn ink or rough printing. Letterforms are slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively rhythm, while counters stay open enough to keep shapes recognizable at larger sizes. Overall spacing feels sturdy and poster-like, with a hand-pressed, imperfect finish rather than clean geometric precision.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where the bold mass and texture can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, product labels, café menus, stickers, and merch. It also works well for logos and badges that benefit from a worn, analog print character, but the built-in distress may reduce clarity at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The texture and bouncy shapes create an approachable, crafty tone—more playful than aggressive, but still gritty and tactile. It suggests DIY production, screen-printed apparel, or packaging with a “made by hand” sensibility.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with an intentionally weathered print texture, combining rounded, approachable forms with a tactile, imperfect finish for themed and promotional applications.
The distressed effect appears as scattered voids and scuffs inside strokes rather than dramatic edge shredding, so the silhouette remains strong. The numeral set matches the same chunky, rounded construction and textured fill, supporting consistent use across headlines and badges.