Distressed Efmug 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, merch, playful, handmade, rustic, retro, quirky, add texture, handmade feel, vintage print, friendly display, brushy, blobby, grungy, inked, textured.
A chunky, hand-rendered display face with rounded, slightly condensed forms and soft corners. Strokes show strong internal texture and uneven fill, with visible streaks and pockets of wear that read like dry-brush ink or distressed printing. Curves are bulbous and counters are generally tight, while terminals remain blunt and organic rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, giving lines a bouncy, handcrafted cadence without leaning into a strong slant.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, product packaging, café or market branding, labels, and merchandise graphics where texture adds character. It can also work for social graphics and title treatments when you want an intentionally imperfect, analog feel; extended small-size text may lose clarity due to the tight counters and interior distressing.
The font conveys a friendly, down-to-earth personality with a mischievous edge. Its distressed ink character suggests analog making—stamp, screen, or brush—bringing warmth, informality, and a lightly rugged, vintage flavor to headlines.
Designed to deliver a bold, approachable display voice that looks printed by hand or through a worn process. The intention appears to be adding instant character and tactility—prioritizing personality and texture over pristine uniformity.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same stout, rounded construction, and the numerals match the textured, ink-worn finish. The distressed interior pattern is consistent enough to feel intentional, while still varied enough to keep the texture from looking mechanical.