Distressed Ebji 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, merch, handmade, casual, energetic, vintage, playful, handmade look, analog texture, expressive display, brush script, brushy, roughened, inky, textured, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen script with thick, inky strokes and visibly irregular edges. Terminals tend to be rounded and taper subtly, with occasional notch-like breaks and mottled texture that suggest dry brush or rough printing. Letterforms lean forward with a lively baseline bounce, and spacing is loose enough to keep the rhythm open in words while still reading as a cohesive hand. The numerals match the same brushy construction, with simplified, fast-drawn forms and consistent stroke weight.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, product packaging, social graphics, and expressive brand marks. It can also add personality to pull quotes, menu headers, or event promos where a handmade, inked look is desirable. For longer passages, it is most effective when used sparingly as an accent or display face.
The overall tone feels informal and expressive, like quick signage or a marker headline. Its roughened texture adds a worn, analog character that reads as crafty, streetwise, and slightly retro. The forward slant and heavy strokes give it confident energy without becoming formal or calligraphic.
The font appears intended to mimic a bold brush script with intentional roughness, capturing the imperfections of ink on textured paper. It prioritizes gestural motion, strong silhouettes, and a tactile printed feel to deliver an authentic handcrafted impression.
At larger sizes the textured interior and edge chatter become a defining feature, while smaller sizes may emphasize the dark mass and reduce the visibility of the rough detail. The design maintains a consistent hand across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a clear emphasis on momentum and gesture.