Distressed Ekse 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, and 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, rugged, vintage, industrial, playful, gritty, impact, texture, retro print, compact display, rugged branding, chunky, stenciled, weathered, blocky, handmade.
A condensed, heavy block sans with squared shoulders, shallow curves, and compact counters. Strokes are robust and fairly uniform in mass, with slightly irregular outlines and frequent interior pitting that reads like worn ink or rough printing. Terminals are blunt and flat, and the overall fit is tight, producing dense word shapes with strong vertical emphasis. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with a single-storey a and g; numerals match the same compact, poster-like construction.
Best suited to bold display work where texture is an asset: posters, event flyers, album or film titles, product packaging, labels, and shop signage. It also works for logos and badges that want a stamped or screen-printed impression, especially when paired with simple supporting text.
The texture and blunt geometry give a tough, utilitarian tone—like stamped packaging, old shop signage, or screen-printed ephemera. The distressed surface adds a lived-in, analog feel that can read both gritty and slightly quirky depending on color and setting.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a compact width while embedding a pre-worn print texture. Its simplified shapes and blunt terminals suggest a practical display face intended to evoke rough production methods such as stamping, letterpress wear, or distressed screen printing.
The built-in speckling and edge wear become more prominent at larger sizes, where the texture reads as intentional print degradation rather than noise. The narrow proportions and strong black density make it most effective in short bursts rather than long passages.