Distressed Emliv 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Taberna' by Latinotype, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, titles, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, comic, impact, character, vintage print, handmade texture, display strength, rounded, chunky, blunt, textured, worn.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky strokes and softly squared corners. Letterforms feel hand-cut and slightly irregular, with uneven curves, subtly shifting widths, and a consistent distressed texture that shows as small chips and voids inside the black shapes. Counters are generally open and simple, and terminals are blunt, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. The overall rhythm is lively rather than strictly uniform, with small variations that keep repeated forms from looking mechanically identical.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as posters, headlines, title cards, packaging, and sticker-style graphics where texture is part of the voice. It can also work for playful branding and event graphics, especially when a vintage, printed-on-paper look is desired.
The font conveys a playful, rough-edged energy—friendly in its roundness but gritty in its worn print texture. It reads like vintage packaging or stamped signage, mixing humor and toughness in a way that feels informal and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a deliberately worn, hand-made finish. By combining rounded, chunky forms with built-in distress, it aims to feel approachable and energetic while evoking imperfect analog printing.
The distressed pattern appears embedded across most glyphs, creating a screen-printed or rubber-stamp impression that becomes more apparent at larger sizes. The bold massing and simplified shapes keep the letters recognizable despite the texture, while the irregularities add character and movement in headlines.