Distressed Emlug 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Vilanders' by Edignwn Type, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'Banana Bread Font' by TypoGraphicDesign, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, comics, stickers, playful, handmade, messy, cartoonish, friendly, hand-drawn feel, tactile texture, bold display, friendly tone, rounded, blobby, inky, textured, irregular.
A chunky, rounded display face with blobby silhouettes and noticeably irregular contours. Strokes are heavy with soft terminals, uneven joins, and small nicks and pits that create a worn, inked-in texture. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly off-center, contributing to a loose rhythm, while overall proportions stay simple and upright with a hand-drawn steadiness.
Well-suited for punchy display settings such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, sticker-style graphics, and kid-focused headlines. It can also work for short, high-impact pull quotes or signage where a friendly, imperfect texture is desirable.
The font feels playful and informal, with a goofy, cartoon-like warmth. Its roughened surfaces and wobbly shapes add a DIY, imperfect energy that reads as approachable rather than refined.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or paint lettering with deliberate roughness, prioritizing personality and tactile texture over strict geometric consistency. It aims for bold visibility while keeping an easygoing, humorous voice.
In sample text, the dense weight and tight counters make it happiest at larger sizes where the internal texture and rounded forms can breathe. The numerals match the same soft, bulbous construction, keeping a cohesive, hand-made tone across letters and figures.