Distressed Efnal 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'School Days' by KA Designs, and 'Core Sans G' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, headlines, playful, handmade, retro, quirky, friendly, add texture, feel handmade, create warmth, boost impact, rounded, blobby, inky, soft corners, speckled.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and slightly irregular, hand-inked outlines. The strokes are thick and compact with simplified, geometric skeletons, but the edges wobble subtly and the counters show scattered bite-like speckling that reads as worn ink or textured fill. Terminals are blunt and padded, curves are broad, and joins stay smooth rather than sharp, giving the letters a sturdy, cartoonish silhouette. Overall spacing appears generous and the numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, stickers, and merchandising where a friendly, tactile presence is desired. It can also work for children’s materials, casual event graphics, and playful brand marks, especially in large-scale display settings where the distressed texture remains clear.
The texture and blobby forms give it a cheerful, DIY energy—like stamped, screen-printed, or marker-drawn lettering with a lightly weathered finish. It feels approachable and humorous rather than serious, leaning toward nostalgic craft and playful display culture.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, rounded display voice with a deliberately imperfect, ink-worn texture, combining simple letter construction with a crafted, printed feel for lively, attention-getting typography.
The distressed interior speckling is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a uniform “used print” effect without breaking legibility. The roundness and heavy weight make it read best at larger sizes where the texture can be appreciated.