Distressed Emdih 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, postcards, playful, rugged, handmade, punchy, casual, impact, handmade feel, print texture, friendly boldness, visual character, chunky, rounded, blotchy, textured, uneven.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded corners and compact, blocky proportions. Strokes are filled, with noticeable texture and speckling that creates irregular interiors and subtly uneven edges, as if from worn printing or ink bleed. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed, and the overall rhythm is lively with slight per-glyph variation in width and shape while maintaining consistent weight and a stable upright stance.
Best suited for short-form display settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics where the texture can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, event promos, and social graphics that need a bold, imperfect, tactile feel.
The font reads as playful and emphatic, with a rough, imperfect surface that adds a gritty, handmade energy. Its bold silhouette feels friendly rather than severe, giving it a casual, approachable voice suited to attention-grabbing display use.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded skeleton, then add character through a deliberately worn, inked texture. It aims to evoke a printed-by-hand or weathered stamp look while keeping letterforms simple and immediately recognizable.
The distressed texture is prominent at larger sizes, where the speckling and edge wear become a defining feature. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and heavy fill can reduce clarity, especially in dense paragraphs or on low-contrast backgrounds.