Distressed Emris 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rhode' by Font Bureau and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, rugged, retro, chunky, handmade, impact, authenticity, nostalgia, handcrafted feel, informality, rounded, blunt, soft corners, inked, worn.
A heavy, rounded display sans with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with softened corners and subtly irregular edges that mimic inky, worn printing. Forms lean toward simple, blocky geometry—circular bowls, wide shoulders, and blunt terminals—creating a dense, poster-like texture. Numerals and capitals feel especially stout, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm with short extenders and sturdy joins.
Best suited to bold headlines, poster typography, and brand moments that want a handcrafted, vintage-leaning impact. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage where a thick, friendly display face benefits from a subtly worn print feel.
The overall tone is friendly and punchy, with a deliberately imperfect surface that reads as analog and tactile. It suggests vintage packaging and hand-stamped signage—confident, informal, and a bit gritty rather than polished.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact with a warm, approachable silhouette, while adding authenticity through imperfect, print-like texture. It prioritizes character and presence over pristine precision, making it well matched to nostalgic or handmade themed graphics.
At larger sizes the distressed texture becomes a key part of the voice, adding character without breaking letter recognition. In tighter settings the generous stroke weight and compact counters can make the color run dark, so breathing room in tracking and leading helps preserve clarity.