Distressed Emgap 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'Gordita' by Type Atelier; and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promos, playful, grungy, handmade, quirky, retro, add texture, signal handmade, create grit, boost impact, chunky, roughened, inked, speckled, soft-cornered.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky proportions and softly squared corners. Strokes are unevenly eroded, with rough outer contours and distinctive internal pitting that reads like worn ink or weathered paint. Counters are generally open and simple, while the overall silhouette stays sturdy and legible despite the irregular texture. The lowercase follows a single-storey, casual construction and the numerals match the same blunt, blocky rhythm.
Best suited for display use where the texture can be appreciated—posters, titles, packaging, labels, and promotional graphics. It also works well for playful branding and merch applications where a rough-printed, handcrafted tone is desirable.
The texture and bubbly erosion give it a playful, scrappy personality—more crafty and mischievous than aggressive. It evokes imperfect printing and handmade signage, lending a friendly grit that feels informal and characterful.
Designed to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing display voice with built-in wear and ink breakup, capturing the feel of distressed printing while keeping forms straightforward and readable. The goal appears to be instant character and grit without sacrificing the underlying simplicity of a rounded sans.
The distressed detail is consistent across the set, creating a cohesive “stamped” look that becomes more prominent as sizes increase. The wide stance and thick joins help maintain readability in short bursts, while the speckling can visually fill in at smaller sizes or on low-resolution output.