Distressed Ekbe 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Engrez' by Indian Type Foundry, 'JH Oleph' by JH Fonts, 'Helia Core' by Nootype, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, industrial, rugged, retro, stamped, assertive, tactile texture, vintage print, bold impact, utilitarian signage, rounded, blocky, grunge, weathered, inked.
A heavy, blocky sans with squared proportions softened by large radiused corners. Strokes are generally uniform with sturdy, compact counters and a slightly condensed, poster-like rhythm. Distress appears as scattered chips and speckling within the black shapes, creating a worn-print texture without breaking overall letter recognition. Terminals are blunt and geometric, and the figures match the caps in weight and presence, reading as solid and utilitarian.
Best suited to large display settings where the speckled wear can be appreciated: posters, event graphics, product packaging, labels, and merchandise. It works well when you want a sturdy sans foundation with an intentionally imperfect print finish, and it can add character to short subheads or callouts where texture is desirable.
The texture and mass give a tough, workmanlike tone—more stamped-and-used than pristine. It suggests physical materials and printing artifacts, lending an authentic, gritty energy that feels bold, direct, and slightly vintage.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward geometric workhorse structure with a deliberately aged print texture, delivering impact first while adding tactile, analog character on closer inspection.
The distress is distributed across glyph interiors rather than aggressively roughening outer contours, so silhouettes remain strong at a distance while close-up viewing reveals the worn detail. The rounded-square construction keeps the voice friendly enough to avoid feeling overly sharp, even at large sizes.