Distressed Epdut 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, merch, headlines, labels, grunge, hand-stamped, playful, rugged, craft, print wear, diy character, tactile tone, retro signage, textured, roughened, worn, inked, imperfect.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded geometry and a slightly irregular, hand-made rhythm. Strokes maintain a consistent weight, with subtly uneven terminals and occasional blunted corners that keep the silhouettes friendly rather than sharp. A distinctive worn texture appears as scuffs and speckling inside strokes and along edges, mimicking ink spread and rough printing. Curves are full and open, counters stay readable, and spacing feels steady while the texture adds visual movement across lines of text.
Well-suited to display applications such as posters, packaging, labels, apparel graphics, and event or venue branding where a rough-printed look is desirable. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when you want a tactile, informal emphasis.
The font conveys a tactile, analog character—like letterforms pulled from a rubber stamp, screen print, or well-used sign stencil. Its distressed surface reads casual and energetic, lending a DIY authenticity that can feel both nostalgic and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, bold sans structure while layering in worn, ink-pressed distress to evoke analog production and aged print artifacts. The goal is impact and character first, with legibility preserved through simple, open letter shapes.
In longer text the texture becomes the dominant stylistic feature, so the face reads best when the size allows the distressing to resolve cleanly. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded, sturdy build, helping maintain a cohesive tone across headlines and short copy.