Distressed Ekba 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Halis Rounded' and 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Grold' and 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event promos, stickers, rugged, playful, handmade, retro, casual, add texture, evoke print, feel handmade, create impact, roughened, textured, blotchy, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and slightly uneven contours. Strokes look brushy and ink-worn, with intermittent speckling and small voids that create a printed, distressed texture across counters and stems. The construction is simple and sturdy, with compact curves, blunt terminals, and a generally consistent weight, while subtle per-glyph irregularities add a handmade rhythm. Numerals and lowercase forms keep the same chunky, friendly proportions, and spacing feels open enough to preserve clarity despite the texture.
Works best for short, bold statements where texture can be appreciated: posters, display headlines, packaging, labels, and promotional materials. It can also suit playful branding, apparel graphics, and social media titles where a rugged, handmade feel is desired.
The overall tone is approachable and energetic, pairing a friendly rounded silhouette with a gritty, worn surface. It suggests tactile ink-on-paper character—casual, a bit vintage, and intentionally imperfect rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to deliver strong readability with a deliberately rough, ink-worn finish. The aim appears to be a friendly display sans that feels printed, tactile, and informal—adding character and attitude without relying on complex letterform quirks.
The distressed pattern is integrated into the letterforms rather than added as a separate overlay, so it reads as natural wear/ink breakup. At larger sizes the texture becomes a defining feature, while at smaller sizes it may visually fill in and reduce detail, making careful size and contrast choices important.