Distressed Efmiy 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, packaging, headlines, logos, grunge, pulp, handmade, rowdy, retro, worn print feel, diy texture, impact display, gritty branding, rough, chipped, inked, blocky, uneven.
A heavy, block-constructed display face with aggressively roughened contours and uneven interior cutouts that mimic worn ink or carved printing. Strokes are thick and irregular, with frequent nicks, chips, and ragged terminals that create a noisy silhouette. Counters are often partly clogged or asymmetrical, and curves (like O/C/G) look slightly faceted, as if cut with a blunt tool. Spacing appears moderately loose with inconsistent sidebearings that enhance the handmade, battered rhythm in text.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing setting such as posters, event promos, album artwork, game/film titles, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for brand marks or badges where a rough, handmade imprint is desired, especially when set large and with ample tracking.
The overall tone is gritty and unruly, evoking DIY print, underground flyers, and rough-stamped signage. Its distressed texture reads as loud and confrontational, with a playful pulp/horror edge that suits exaggerated, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to simulate imperfect, worn printing—like a distressed stamp or weathered wood/metal cut—while keeping letterforms simple and readable at display sizes. The consistent chipping and irregular fill suggest a deliberate texture system aimed at adding grit and attitude without losing basic typographic structure.
Uppercase forms feel more squared and poster-like, while lowercase shapes stay compact and blunt, keeping the texture consistent across sizes. The numerals share the same chipped edges and uneven fill, maintaining a cohesive rough-print character. The texture is prominent enough that fine details can close up at small sizes, so it benefits from generous size and contrast against the background.