Distressed Emned 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, rustic, boisterous, handmade, vintage feel, print texture, display impact, handmade charm, rounded serifs, soft corners, ink bleed, irregular texture, stamp-like.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with rounded, bracket-like feet and slightly flared terminals that give the letterforms a soft, bulbous silhouette. Strokes are chunky and mostly even in weight, with gentle contrast and subtly irregular outlines; small speckles and roughened edges suggest ink spread or worn printing. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is lively due to uneven edge texture and small shape quirks across characters. Figures match the bold, compact feel, reading clearly at larger sizes with a poster-style presence.
Best suited to display roles where its chunky serifs and worn texture can read as intentional character: posters, event graphics, product packaging, labels, and bold logotypes. It also works well for vintage-leaning signage and branded titles where a friendly but rugged tone is desired.
The font projects a cheerful, old-timey energy—part circus poster, part roadside sign—tempered by a worn, tactile print texture. Its friendliness comes from rounded shapes and soft serifs, while the distressed surface adds grit and charm. The result feels informal and attention-grabbing, with a handcrafted, analog personality.
The design appears intended to evoke classic, print-era display typography with a deliberately weathered finish. It prioritizes strong silhouette, high impact, and a tactile, ink-on-paper feel over neutrality, aiming for immediate personality in branding and headlines.
Texture appears embedded within the black forms (speckling and slight interior roughness), so the face can look darker and more compact in dense settings. The bold massing and tight counters favor short bursts of text and benefit from generous tracking and leading when used in paragraphs or stacked headlines.