Distressed Epkud 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, labels, vintage, handmade, rustic, playful, inked, aged print, handcrafted feel, retro display, tactile texture, poster impact, blotchy, speckled, roughened, rounded, soft-serifed.
A heavy, soft-serif display face with rounded terminals and chunky, slightly bulbous strokes. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with wobbly contours and uneven edge bite that suggests worn type or rough printing. Interiors show scattered pits and speckling, giving counters a slightly eroded look while keeping overall letterforms clear. Spacing feels open and steady, and the set maintains consistent weight even as individual glyph widths vary slightly for a more organic rhythm.
Works best for attention-grabbing display typography where texture is a feature: posters and flyers, product packaging, café or craft branding, labels, and short headlines. The distressed detailing is most effective at larger sizes where the speckling and rough edges can read clearly.
The overall tone is retro and tactile—like ink pressed into textured paper, an old poster, or a well-used rubber stamp. Its friendly curves and rough finish create an approachable, folksy personality with a hint of grit and nostalgia.
Designed to evoke a worn, analog printing feel while retaining a bold, readable structure. The intent appears to blend sturdy, rounded serif forms with deliberate imperfections to communicate handmade authenticity and vintage character.
Capitals are broad and sturdy with prominent, rounded slab-like serifs, while lowercase remains similarly robust and legible at display sizes. Numerals match the same distressed texture and soft geometry, supporting cohesive headline and short-callout use.