Distressed Emliv 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Breno Narrow' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Rohyt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, rugged, retro, handmade, casual, impact, handmade feel, vintage print, casual branding, texture emphasis, chunky, rounded, blunted, textured, stamped.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy, blunted terminals and a consistent forward slant. The strokes are broadly uniform, with softened corners and slightly wobbly contours that keep the silhouettes lively. A subtle worn texture shows up as small nicks and speckling in the black areas, giving the letterforms a printed, weathered feel. Counters are generally open and simple, with sturdy joins and compact, sign-like shapes that hold together well at larger sizes.
Best suited to display applications where the texture and weight can be appreciated—posters, headline treatments, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It also works well for logos and badges that want a tactile, printed look, especially in short phrases rather than long body copy.
The overall tone feels friendly and bold with a rough-edged, handcrafted energy. The distressed texture and slanted stance suggest casual motion—more street-poster and surf-shop than corporate—adding personality and grit without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to deliver an energetic, high-impact display voice that feels hand-printed and imperfect in a controlled way. The combination of thick rounded forms, italicized momentum, and worn detailing aims to add character and instant recognition in branding and promotional graphics.
Caps read as squat and strong, while lowercase keeps single-storey forms and simple construction for an approachable rhythm. Numerals match the same soft, chunky build, with rounded bowls and occasional notches that reinforce the worn, stamped impression.