Distressed Esba 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ageo' by Eko Bimantara, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, and 'Brahma Rounded' by Tall Chai (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, apparel, playful, rugged, retro, handmade, friendly, vintage print, handmade feel, grunge accent, display impact, rounded, soft corners, blotchy texture, roughened, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softened corners, rendered with a consistent worn texture that creates small breaks and speckles throughout the strokes. Forms lean toward geometric construction (circular O, broad bowls) while retaining slight irregularities that feel like imperfect printing. Terminals are blunt and generously curved, counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is sturdy with a subtly uneven surface rather than uneven letter construction.
Best suited for display applications where the worn texture can be appreciated: posters, branding headlines, packaging, and merch graphics. It can also work for short pull quotes or signage-style copy, especially in designs aiming for a retro print or handcrafted feel.
The distressed surface and bouncy, rounded shapes give a casual, approachable tone with a vintage, screen-printed edge. It reads as energetic and informal—more “handmade poster” than corporate—bringing grit without becoming harsh or spiky.
The design appears intended to combine a friendly, rounded display sans with a deliberately distressed print effect, evoking worn ink, stamped lettering, or aged signage. The goal is legible, bold impact with added character from surface texture rather than complex letterform quirks.
In the sample text, the texture remains visible at display sizes and acts as a primary stylistic feature. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction, and the overall set keeps a cohesive, deliberately weathered finish.