Distressed Ekse 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Fox Spike' by Fox7, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'ITC Blair' by ITC, and 'Unpretentious JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merch, playful, handmade, rustic, retro, casual, display impact, handmade feel, print texture, approachability, chunky, textured, roughened, organic, soft-cornered.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy, simplified letterforms and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes are thick and compact with softly blunted corners, subtle irregularities in curvature, and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. The interior texture shows scattered nicks and speckling, suggesting worn ink or rough printing, while counters remain open enough to keep forms recognizable at display sizes. Uppercase is blocky and assertive; lowercase is friendly and single-storey where expected (notably a and g), reinforcing an informal, handcrafted voice.
Best suited to short, attention-getting copy: posters, headlines, event flyers, and bold pull quotes where the texture can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics that benefit from a tactile, screen-printed or stamped aesthetic. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and slightly rebellious—like stamped signage, screen-printed merch, or a well-loved poster pulled from a community noticeboard. The distressed texture adds grit and nostalgia without turning the letters into pure novelty shapes, keeping the mood energetic and informal.
The design appears aimed at delivering an impactful, friendly display voice with a deliberately imperfect print texture—balancing bold silhouette clarity with a handcrafted, worn-in surface for character.
The texture is distributed across strokes rather than only along edges, producing a consistent “worn print” effect across letters and numerals. The numerals and capitals read especially well as bold spots of color, while the roughness can visually accumulate in small sizes or dense paragraphs.