Distressed Efdol 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact, heavy display face with hand-drawn construction and visibly roughened contours. Strokes are chunky and slightly irregular, with ragged edges, small dents, and occasional ink-like voids that create a worn print texture. Curves are rounded and friendly rather than geometric, while terminals tend to be blunt and uneven, giving the letterforms a stamped or brush-painted feel. Spacing appears moderately open for a dense style, and the overall rhythm is lively due to consistent micro-variation across glyphs.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where the textured finish can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also work well for merchandise graphics, album covers, and event promos that benefit from a gritty, handmade aesthetic. For long passages or small UI sizes, the rough edges and internal wear may reduce clarity.
The font conveys an informal, crafty tone with a gritty, analog edge. Its distressed texture reads as tactile and imperfect, suggesting DIY printing, zines, or handmade signage. The rounded shapes keep it approachable, balancing the roughness with a playful, human character.
The design appears intended to mimic imperfect ink coverage and worn edges while keeping letterforms broadly familiar and readable. It prioritizes personality and tactile texture over smooth uniformity, aiming for an expressive, analog look that feels printed or hand-rendered.
The uppercase maintains a straightforward, legible skeleton, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and idiosyncrasy, reinforcing the hand-made impression. Numerals follow the same textured treatment and feel well-suited to attention-grabbing uses where character matters more than crisp precision.