Distressed Emboj 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cobbler' by Juri Zaech, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov, and 'Founder Rounder' by Serebryakov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, kids, comics, packaging, stickers, playful, goofy, handmade, messy, cartoon, playful display, handmade texture, bold impact, casual branding, blobby, rounded, inky, chunky, soft corners.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, blobby strokes and soft, swollen terminals. Letterforms are loosely constructed with uneven curves, lumpy counters, and small interior nicks that read like ink drag or worn printing. The outlines feel hand-shaped rather than geometric, and the rhythm is intentionally irregular, giving the alphabet a lively, slightly chaotic texture. Numerals match the same bulbous proportions and simplified structure, maintaining a consistent, dark color across lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, stickers, and playful branding where texture and personality are desirable. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, comic-style titling, and informal event graphics where a polished corporate tone is not required.
The overall tone is playful and goofy, with a friendly cartoon energy that feels casual and handmade. The distressed speckling and roughness add a grungy, imperfect charm, suggesting something printed, stamped, or scribbled rather than crisply typeset.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly headline voice with a deliberately imperfect, worn-ink texture. Its simplified, rounded forms prioritize personality and visual punch over strict typographic refinement, making it ideal for expressive, themed display use.
In longer passages the strong black mass creates a dense typographic color, while the irregular edges and counters remain noticeable as a surface texture. The soft corners and rounded joins keep the mood approachable even when set large and tight.