Distressed Epkok 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, rugged, industrial, vintage, punchy, playful, weathered print, stamp effect, display impact, retro signage, grunge, roughened, stamped, inked, blocky.
A heavy, compact sans with blocky proportions and squared-off terminals, softened by slightly rounded corners. Strokes are assertive and fairly uniform in mass, while the interior texture shows broken ink, speckling, and worn patches that vary from glyph to glyph. Curves (C, O, S) are broad and sturdy, counters are relatively small, and joins are simple and direct, producing a solid, poster-like silhouette with intentionally imperfect edges.
Well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, apparel graphics, product packaging, labels, and bold signage where texture adds character. It can also work for logotypes and event branding that benefit from a stamped or weathered aesthetic.
The distressed texture and sturdy shapes convey a rugged, workwear feel—like ink stamped on cardboard, packaging, or signage. It reads as confident and utilitarian, with a lightly playful, handmade roughness that keeps it from feeling corporate or polished.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward, no-nonsense grotesque structure with a deliberately worn print finish, evoking analog production—letterpress, screen print, or rubber-stamp impressions. The goal is strong legibility at display sizes while delivering a tactile, lived-in surface.
Uppercase forms are tall and emphatic, while lowercase stays similarly weighty, creating a consistent, loud color in text. The texture is embedded within the letterforms rather than only on the outline, so the worn effect remains visible even at larger display sizes.