Distressed Ekro 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BD Megatoya' by Balibilly Design, 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, badges, signage, rugged, retro, playful, industrial, handmade, vintage print, rugged branding, poster impact, handmade feel, ink wear, rounded, chunky, blunt, sturdy, textured.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky proportions and blunt terminals, built on simple geometric forms and generous curves. The letterforms show a consistent worn texture throughout, with small chips, speckling, and irregular interior voids that mimic aged ink or rough printing. Counters are compact but remain open enough at display sizes, and the overall rhythm is steady despite the intentionally distressed surface.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like posters, headlines, badges, and logo lockups where the textured surface can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a rugged, vintage print feel; for small text, the distressing and tight counters may reduce clarity.
The texture and stout shapes create a gritty, vintage tone that feels handmade and hard-wearing rather than sleek. It reads as bold and friendly at the same time, suggesting retro workwear, stamped packaging, or poster-era printing with deliberate imperfections.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a bold, rounded skeleton, then add character through a consistent distressed overlay that evokes worn letterpress, screen print, or stamped ink. The goal is a dependable display face that quickly signals grit and nostalgia without becoming overly ornate.
The distressing appears applied uniformly across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “printed-through” effect rather than random per-glyph damage. The character set shown includes straightforward, utilitarian forms with minimal flourish, letting the texture carry most of the personality.