Distressed Epmah 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Kyrial Sans Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Roanne' by Tour De Force, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, signage, rugged, playful, retro, handmade, casual, vintage print, gritty emphasis, casual display, hand-inked feel, rounded, soft corners, chunky, brushed, speckled.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with compact, chunky forms and rounded corners. Strokes read as brush-like and slightly uneven, with a speckled, worn texture that breaks up the solid black shapes for a printed, weathered look. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction favors bold, friendly silhouettes over strict geometric precision. Numerals and letters share a consistent slant and weight, giving lines of text a strong forward rhythm.
Works best for attention-grabbing display use such as posters, event titles, packaging callouts, apparel graphics, and bold signage where the slanted motion and worn texture can be appreciated. It also suits short, punchy editorial headers or quotes that benefit from a casual, hand-printed character.
The font feels energetic and informal, with a rugged, vintage edge reminiscent of inked signage and well-used print ephemera. Its distressed surface adds grit while the rounded, bouncy shapes keep the tone approachable and fun.
Likely designed to deliver a bold italic voice with a deliberately weathered print texture, combining brushy irregularity with sturdy, readable letterforms for expressive display typography.
At larger sizes the textured interior detail becomes a defining feature; at smaller sizes it may visually fill in and read more like a solid heavy italic. The forward slant and chunky joins create a lively cadence in headings and short phrases.