Distressed Emdih 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Mohn' by Ryan Keightley, and 'Budmo' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, rugged, bold, handmade, retro, attention grab, vintage print, handmade feel, casual tone, rounded, blobby, textured, soft corners, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, compact letterforms and simplified construction. Strokes end in soft, slightly irregular corners, and the counters are generally open and roomy, helping the shapes stay readable despite the weight. A consistent worn texture appears as small chips and speckling within strokes and around edges, giving the black shapes a printed, weathered look. Overall spacing is even and sturdy, with a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm across words.
Best suited to bold headlines and short copy where the texture can be appreciated—posters, event promos, product packaging, labels, stickers, and brand marks that want a casual, vintage-printed personality. It can also work for children’s or novelty-themed graphics when paired with clean supporting text for longer reading.
The font feels friendly and informal while still commanding attention, pairing a cartoonish softness with a gritty, used-in-the-wild finish. The distressed texture suggests DIY printing, vintage packaging, or well-handled signage—playful rather than aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded silhouette, then add character through a consistent distressed treatment that mimics worn ink or imperfect print. The goal appears to be an attention-grabbing display voice that feels handmade and slightly retro while remaining broadly legible.
The lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey feel (notably in forms like a and g), and the numeral set follows the same rounded, heavy logic with matching speckle wear. The distress is visually prominent at larger sizes, where the texture becomes a defining feature rather than a subtle accent.