Distressed Ebji 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, logos, handmade, energetic, casual, retro, rustic, handcrafted feel, vintage texture, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, textured, rough, slanted, compact.
A slanted brush-script with dense, compact letterforms and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced brush texture and dry-brush breakup, producing irregular edges and small interior speckling that reads as wear or rough printing. Terminals are mostly rounded and tapered, with occasional blunt endings where the brush appears to lift, and joins are smooth but not overly refined. Overall proportions are relatively tight with small counters and a bouncy baseline feel, while capitals carry simplified, bold brush shapes that stay cohesive with the lowercase.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where the brush texture can be appreciated. It’s also suitable for logo wordmarks or social graphics that want a handmade, spirited look, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys an informal, energetic tone with a tactile, handcrafted character. Its distressed brush texture adds a rugged, vintage-leaning flavor that feels approachable and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker or brush lettering with a worn, dry-brush finish, balancing legibility with expressive texture. Its compact, slanted forms suggest a focus on punchy display typography that feels handcrafted and slightly weathered.
Texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping the distressed effect feel intentional rather than accidental. The slant and compact spacing create a forward-moving cadence that suits short bursts of text, while the rough edges can visually thicken in smaller sizes.