Distressed Ekri 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, and 'Arthura' by Seniors Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, stickers, playful, retro, rustic, handmade, grunge, vintage print, handmade charm, tactile texture, friendly display, worn stamp, chunky, rounded, blobby, textured, weathered.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, blobby contours and intentionally uneven outlines. Strokes stay thick throughout, with gently irregular curves and occasional flat-ish terminals that give a stamped, cut-out feel rather than a geometric build. The texture includes scattered internal speckling and small voids, producing a worn ink/print effect while keeping counters generally open and readable. Spacing and proportions feel casually balanced, with a friendly rhythm and slightly inconsistent details that reinforce the handcrafted look.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and branding that benefits from a tactile, imperfect finish. It also works well for stickers, labels, and merch graphics where the distressed texture can add character, while longer paragraphs may feel heavy due to the dense weight and prominent texture.
The font projects a playful, nostalgic tone—like bold display lettering pulled from a well-used rubber stamp or a vintage poster that’s seen some wear. Its roughened texture adds warmth and informality, making it feel approachable and lively rather than precise or corporate.
Likely designed as a bold display face that combines rounded, friendly letterforms with a controlled distressed overlay to simulate worn printing. The goal appears to be instant personality and a vintage/handcrafted authenticity, while preserving legibility at typical headline sizes.
The distressed treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with the most visible wear appearing as small specks and scuffs inside the black shapes. The lowercase has a simple, single-storey feel (notably in a and g), which supports the casual, hand-made impression.