Distressed Emgin 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Squad' by Fontfabric, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, merch, grungy, playful, rugged, handmade, bold, impact, texture, analog feel, casual display, attention, roughened, inked, stamped, soft-cornered, chunky.
A chunky display face with heavy, rounded forms and slightly irregular contours that mimic worn printing. Strokes are broad and confident, with subtly uneven edges and occasional nicks that create a textured silhouette without destroying legibility. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and terminals tend toward blunt, softened ends rather than sharp cuts. Overall spacing feels sturdy and poster-like, with a lively, imperfect rhythm across letters and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, album or event graphics, packaging callouts, stickers, and merchandise. It can also work for logo-style wordmarks where a rugged, printed texture is desirable. For longer passages, its dense weight and rough edges are more effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The font conveys a loud, gritty friendliness—like a bold headline pulled from a distressed poster or a well-used rubber stamp. Its softened shapes keep it approachable, while the rough texture adds a raw, streetwise edge. The tone lands between fun and tough, making it feel energetic rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an intentionally imperfect, worn-print character. It prioritizes bold readability and a tactile, analog feel, aiming to evoke handmade production methods like stamping, screen printing, or weathered signage.
Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with single-storey shapes where applicable and a consistent, heavy color on the page. Numerals follow the same worn, ink-pressed feel, reading clearly at large sizes while retaining noticeable texture. The distressed details are integrated into the outlines, so the effect is visible even in solid fills.