Distressed Ekra 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Aftika Soft' by Graphite, 'Remoto' by JAM Type Design, 'Manifestor' by Stawix, 'Loew Next' and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, stickers, headline, playful, rugged, retro, friendly, handmade, standout impact, tactile print, casual branding, retro flavor, rounded, chunky, soft-cornered, textured, stamped.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy, soft-cornered strokes and broadly open counters. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric construction, with slightly irregular curves and terminals that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically perfect. A consistent speckled, worn texture is embedded across the black shapes, producing a printed/inked look and subtly uneven color density. Spacing is sturdy and readable, and the overall silhouette stays compact and blocky while maintaining clear character separation.
Works best for display settings where the texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, labels, merchandise, and bold social graphics. It’s well-suited to short headlines, logos, and playful brand marks that benefit from a handcrafted, worn-print feel.
The texture and bulbous shapes create a warm, approachable tone with a rugged, vintage edge. It reads as casual and fun, like something stamped, screen-printed, or pulled from well-used signage, balancing friendliness with a gritty, lived-in character.
Likely designed to deliver an energetic display voice that feels approachable and physical, combining rounded, bold forms with an intentional worn texture to evoke analog printing and casual signage.
The distressed pattern is distributed throughout the glyph interiors rather than just along the edges, so the texture remains visible even at larger sizes and gives headlines a tactile presence. Numerals match the same rounded, weighty construction, keeping the set visually cohesive.