Distressed Ekro 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, rugged, playful, retro, handmade, bold, instant texture, retro print, diy character, display impact, chunky, rounded, inked, weathered, blotchy.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky, compact counters and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform in build, with a slightly irregular silhouette and speckled interior wear that mimics imperfect inking or rough printing. Terminals are blunt and friendly rather than sharp, and the overall rhythm is steady, with clear, open forms that keep the lettershapes legible despite the texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging callouts, apparel graphics, and merch-style stickers. The distressed texture reads well at medium to large sizes, where the speckling becomes a deliberate print effect rather than visual noise.
The font projects a loud, approachable attitude—equal parts tough and fun. Its worn, ink-splattered finish adds a vintage, DIY energy that feels casual and tactile, like stamped packaging or a well-used poster block.
The design appears intended as a friendly, bold display face with a built-in worn print treatment, delivering instant character without additional effects. It balances sturdy geometry with deliberately imperfect texture to evoke analog production and a casual, energetic tone.
Texture is distributed across the glyph bodies as scattered voids and scuffs, creating a consistent distressed finish without breaking primary shapes. Numerals match the letterforms’ rounded, heavy construction, supporting a cohesive display look across mixed text.