Distressed Efnum 12 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A condensed, heavy display face with roughened contours and irregular internal voids that mimic worn ink or distressed printing. Strokes are mostly straight and upright with occasional tapering, nicks, and chipped terminals that create a jittery edge texture. Counters are tight and sometimes partially occluded, producing a compact, high-impact silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and legible with a large x-height, while punctuation and numerals share the same scuffed, ink-pressed character.
Best suited to short headlines, poster typography, punchy branding moments, and thematic packaging where a rugged, vintage-printed look is desired. It can also work for album/film titles and event graphics, especially when paired with simpler supporting text for contrast.
The overall tone feels gritty and handmade, with a weathered, analog energy reminiscent of stamped posters, screen prints, or aged signage. Its rough texture adds urgency and attitude, pushing it toward expressive, high-volume communication rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed display voice with built-in distress, evoking worn printing and tactile ink texture while maintaining a clear, upright structure for impactful titles.
Texture is applied consistently across the alphabet, but individual glyphs show small variations in edge breakup and interior wear that enhance the distressed, printed feel. The condensed proportions and tight counters amplify darkness on the page, so generous tracking and larger sizes help the texture read cleanly.