Distressed Epruj 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, vintage, rugged, playful, handcrafted, western, vintage print, rugged display, handmade texture, retro signage, slab serif, inked, roughened, weathered, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact proportions and a low x-height, giving the text a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with small, blunt serifs and slightly bulbous terminals that soften the overall geometry. The outlines and counters show deliberate roughening—speckling, nicks, and uneven edges that mimic worn letterpress or stamped ink. Width varies noticeably across glyphs, producing an irregular rhythm that feels more hand-set than strictly engineered.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, and titles where the distressed detailing can be appreciated. It also fits branding elements like packaging, labels, and rustic signage that benefit from a tactile, printed feel. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing to keep the texture from crowding the letterforms.
The font conveys a nostalgic, rough-printed character with a friendly edge. Its distressed texture and chunky serifs suggest old signage, workwear labels, and analog printing, balancing toughness with a slightly whimsical, storybook tone.
The design appears intended to evoke a vintage, ink-impressed look—like type printed from worn blocks or stamped onto paper—while keeping the underlying forms bold and legible. Its slab-serif skeleton provides structure, and the distressing adds atmosphere and authenticity.
The texture appears integrated into each glyph rather than applied uniformly, creating authentic-looking variation from letter to letter. The numerals and capitals read especially strong at display sizes, where the worn details become part of the personality rather than visual noise.