Distressed Epbal 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Labours' by Akufadhl and 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, stickers, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, bold, analog print feel, add texture, handmade character, bold impact, roughened, inky, rounded, chunky, textured.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy strokes and soft corners, rendered with a consistently distressed texture. The outlines feel hand-cut or brush-printed, with irregular edges and scattered interior speckling that mimics worn ink or rough paper. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction stays upright with a friendly, slightly bouncy rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same stout proportions and maintain clear silhouettes despite the intentional wear.
Best suited to display settings where texture and personality are assets: posters, signage, product packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks. It holds up well for short passages or punchy subheads where the distressed detailing can be appreciated, and works especially well in designs aiming for a handcrafted or vintage-print feel.
The font conveys an informal, crafty energy—part screenprint, part rubber-stamp—balancing friendliness with a gritty, lived-in surface. Its bold presence reads as confident and approachable, with a nostalgic, handmade character that suggests DIY posters and tactile printmaking.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly sans foundation while adding authentic wear to evoke analog printing and imperfect materials. It prioritizes impact and character over pristine precision, giving designers a ready-made distressed headline voice.
Distress is integrated into both the exterior contours and the interior fill, creating a convincing printed texture that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. The irregularities introduce a lively rhythm across lines of text, so spacing and shapes feel organic rather than mechanical.