Distressed Emdoj 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, apparel, western, rugged, playful, vintage, handmade, vintage feel, print wear, poster impact, rustic branding, handmade texture, slab serif, inked, blotchy, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and sturdy, with compact counters and occasional pinched apertures that add a stamped feel. The outlines and interiors show irregular erosion—small chips, speckling, and uneven edges—creating a worn print texture while keeping letterforms clearly structured. Spacing appears generous and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with slightly uneven details across glyphs that enhance the handmade character.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event titles, packaging, labels, and large-format signage where the distressed texture remains legible. It can also work well for apparel graphics and retro-themed branding, especially when paired with simple supporting type for longer text.
The font reads as rustic and approachable, mixing old-time poster energy with a rough, ink-worn patina. Its chunky shapes feel confident and friendly rather than severe, lending a lively, characterful tone that suggests letterpress, saloon signage, or screen-printed ephemera.
The design appears intended to evoke bold vintage display typography with a deliberately weathered print effect, combining sturdy slab-serif construction with irregular wear to suggest age, ink spread, and imperfect production.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same stout, blocky construction, with single-storey forms in the lowercase contributing to an informal, sign-painted flavor. Numerals match the weight and texture, making the set feel cohesive in headline compositions where the distressed surface can be appreciated.