Distressed Emnof 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Boodle' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Ciutadella Rounded' by Emtype Foundry, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, merch, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, grunge, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, vintage print, diy texture, expressive display, rounded, blobby, textured, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with irregular, hand-drawn contours and a noticeably textured fill that reads like ink spread or worn printing. Strokes are thick and uneven with soft corners, slightly varying widths, and subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Proportions feel compact and buoyant, with simplified bowls and terminals and an overall right-leaning, marker-like construction that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, product packaging, stickers, and merchandise where a handmade, worn-ink look is desirable. It also works well for social graphics and titling that benefits from a playful, tactile texture.
The font communicates a casual, mischievous energy—like hand-lettering for crafts, zines, or playful packaging. Its roughened texture and bouncy forms add a gritty, DIY charm while still feeling approachable and warm.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettering with the imperfections of analog reproduction—combining chunky, friendly shapes with a deliberately weathered texture to create an expressive, theme-forward display voice.
The distressed interior speckling is prominent at larger sizes and becomes a key part of the voice, while the heavy weight keeps counters and details from feeling delicate. The overall silhouette remains bold and legible, but the texture and irregular edges make it best suited to short runs of text rather than dense reading.