Distressed Efner 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, children’s, event flyers, playful, handmade, comic, friendly, quirky, hand-drawn feel, playful impact, diy texture, display emphasis, rounded, blobby, inked, wobbly, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, inflated letterforms and irregular, hand-drawn contours. Strokes appear brush- or marker-like, with uneven edges and small interior artifacts that create a lightly scuffed, inked-in texture. Counters are generally open and circular but vary from glyph to glyph, and curves dominate over straight segments, producing a bouncy rhythm. Proportions are compact with generous stroke mass; terminals are blunt and softly tapered, and overall spacing feels loose and informal for short text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, and short bursts of text where its chunky forms and textured drawing can be appreciated. It works well for children’s materials, playful branding, and informal event promotions, especially in large sizes on simple backgrounds.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a casual cartoon energy. Its roughened outlines and slightly messy fill give it a DIY, zine-like personality that feels lively rather than polished. The overall tone is lighthearted and expressive, suggesting fun, humor, and kid-friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate thick, hand-inked lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish, combining rounded cartoon shapes with a lightly distressed surface. It prioritizes personality and impact over typographic neutrality, aiming for a bold, friendly voice in display settings.
The texture is consistent across the set, showing repeated edge wobble and subtle interior roughness that will become more pronounced at larger sizes. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-inked construction, supporting cohesive headline and poster use. The irregularities add character but reduce precision, so it benefits from ample size and contrast in the layout.