Distressed Epkob 3 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, merchandise, industrial, gritty, posterish, assertive, vintage, impact, compression, texture, ruggedness, vintage print, condensed, blocky, stenciled feel, weathered, ink-worn.
A condensed, all-caps–leaning sans with heavy vertical emphasis and compact counters, set on a tall lowercase structure. Strokes are largely monolinear in feel but show deliberate wear: chipped corners, speckled voids, and roughened edges that create a printed-and-abused texture. Curves are simplified and tight (notably in C/O/Q), while joins and terminals stay blunt and square, producing a sturdy, utilitarian silhouette. Spacing is snug and the texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, keeping words as dense, dark blocks on the page.
Best suited for posters, headline systems, and branding that benefits from a rugged, tactile texture—such as apparel graphics, packaging, labels, and event promotion. It can also work for short callouts or signage where high-impact condensed type is needed, while longer text will read most comfortably at larger sizes.
The distressed surface and compressed proportions give the font a tough, workmanlike voice—more street-level than polished. It suggests urgency and impact, with a tactile, aged-print character that reads as gritty, industrial, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while adding character through controlled distressing. It balances simple, sturdy letter construction with an intentionally worn finish to evoke rough printing, aged materials, or hard-used industrial surfaces.
The distressing appears as both edge erosion and interior speckling, which can visually thicken letterforms at smaller sizes and adds a lively, uneven color at display sizes. Numerals follow the same compact, upright construction, supporting strong vertical rhythm in headlines and labels.