Distressed Ekto 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noche' by 38-lineart, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Mazzard Soft' by Pepper Type, and 'Frankfurter SB' and 'Frankfurter SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, crafty, retro, friendly, handmade, tactile print, casual display, playful branding, handmade feel, rounded, blobby, speckled, soft terminals, wobbly.
A chunky, rounded display face with soft terminals and gently irregular stroke contours. The letterforms feel hand-drawn and slightly wobbly, with uneven curves and subtle asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are generally open and circular, while many glyphs include a consistent speckled/eroded interior texture that reads like worn ink or porous printing. Widths vary noticeably across characters, reinforcing an informal, organic fit rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the distressed speckle can be appreciated—posters, playful branding, packaging, labels, stickers, and event graphics. It can also work well for children’s or hobby/craft-themed designs where an approachable, handmade texture is desirable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a crafty, nostalgic character that suggests stamped or screen-printed lettering. Its soft shapes and distressed texture keep it from feeling clinical, leaning instead toward casual fun and tactile warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a deliberately worn print texture, combining rounded cartoon-like forms with a tactile, imperfect finish for characterful titles and branding.
The texture is prominent even at medium sizes, creating a mottled color on the page that becomes part of the identity. Round-heavy construction (notably in O/C/G and many lowercase forms) pairs with simplified, friendly joins, making the alphabet feel cohesive while still intentionally imperfect.