Distressed Eplag 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Giriton' by Hazztype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'MC Realys' by Maulana Creative, and 'Axiforma' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, merchandise, rugged, playful, retro, handmade, grunge, add texture, evoke printwear, create retro tone, increase character, support display, rounded, blotchy, inked, soft corners, textured.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softened corners, rendered with a consistent worn texture that creates speckled counters and slightly roughened edges. Strokes are thick and generally even in mass, with noticeable optical corrections that keep shapes stable at display sizes. Curves (C, O, S) feel full and friendly, while joins and terminals show subtle irregularities that mimic imperfect inking or distressed printing. Numerals follow the same sturdy, rounded construction with clear silhouettes and a poster-like weight.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where the textured finish can be appreciated—such as posters, labels, packaging, logos, and apparel graphics. It can also work for punchy editorial callouts or social graphics when a rugged, analog feel is desired.
The overall tone is casual and approachable but intentionally weathered, combining a friendly geometric base with a gritty, printed-on-paper character. It reads as vintage and handmade, with a lively, imperfect rhythm that adds personality and warmth while still staying bold and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly sans foundation with an integrated distressed finish, evoking ink wear and rough printing for an immediate vintage/handmade impression without sacrificing strong, simple letter shapes.
The distressing is embedded into the letterforms rather than applied as a separate effect, producing consistent speckling across both fills and interiors. Spacing appears moderately open for such a heavy style, helping text blocks remain readable, though the texture becomes more prominent as sizes get smaller.