Distressed Eplom 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, branding, vintage, rugged, expressive, handmade, dramatic, aged print, hand-inked feel, expressive display, retro tone, gritty texture, roughened, inked, calligraphic, brushed, textured.
A slanted, brush-influenced serif with visibly roughened edges and uneven ink density that gives each stroke a worn, printed texture. Letterforms show a calligraphic construction with tapered terminals, slightly flared serifs, and lively stroke modulation that varies from glyph to glyph without losing overall cohesion. The rhythm is tight and energetic, with compact proportions, modest counters, and a consistent forward lean; joins and curves often show small nicks and waviness consistent with distressed inking.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a worn or handcrafted impression. It can also work for short pull quotes or title treatments where the distressed edges and slanted motion remain legible at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels vintage and rugged, like weathered display type pulled from an old poster or stamped packaging. Its rough texture and emphatic slant add urgency and attitude, balancing old-world charm with a raw, handmade edge.
The design appears intended to evoke an aged, ink-on-paper look while retaining the clarity and structure of a serif display italic. Its controlled irregularities suggest a deliberate “rough print” aesthetic aimed at adding character and immediacy to prominent text.
Uppercase forms read assertive and headline-ready, while the lowercase keeps a more scribal, brush-written flavor with bouncy curves and slightly irregular baselines. Numerals carry the same textured, inked character, helping the font maintain a consistent voice across mixed content.