Distressed Ekfy 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Ponta Text' by Outras Fontes, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Clearface Gothic SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, title cards, playful, retro, rustic, quirky, handmade, vintage flavor, handmade feel, attention grabbing, character display, rounded, blobby, inked, soft corners, uneven.
A heavy, rounded display face with chunky, sculpted letterforms and softly flared terminals. Strokes are broad and compact, with gentle tapering and slightly uneven contours that create a hand-inked, worn-print look. Counters are generally open but irregular, and the overall silhouette stays bold and legible while showing subtle wobble from glyph to glyph.
Best used at larger sizes where the roughened contours and rounded mass can be appreciated—posters, display headlines, labels, and thematic packaging. It also suits event graphics, playful branding, and short pulls of text where an intentionally imperfect, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The font projects a playful, old-timey character—somewhere between vintage poster lettering and rough stamped signage. Its imperfect edges and bouncy shapes feel friendly and humorous rather than severe, adding a handcrafted, lived-in tone to headlines.
The design appears intended to evoke bold, attention-grabbing display typography with a deliberately imperfect printed texture. Its softened corners, broad shapes, and uneven edges suggest a retro, handmade sensibility aimed at creating warmth and character in thematic layouts.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase retains the same chunky structure with simplified details and small idiosyncrasies. Numerals match the rounded mass and irregular texture, keeping a consistent, display-forward rhythm across the set.