Distressed Efbab 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intro Rust' and 'Mozer' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, apparel, handmade, playful, retro, gritty, casual, tactile print feel, handmade tone, vintage flavor, friendly display, roughened, inked, stamped, chunky, organic.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded corners and slightly irregular, hand-cut contours. Strokes are thick and confidently drawn, with simplified geometry and open counters that keep forms readable. The distressed character comes through as subtle edge wear and speckled voids within strokes, resembling imperfect inking or worn printing. Overall spacing feels steady while individual glyph widths vary, reinforcing an informal, handcrafted rhythm.
Works best for display contexts such as posters, packaging, labels, stickers, and apparel graphics where a tactile, printed look is desirable. It can also suit short headlines, signage, and social graphics, especially when aiming for a casual, handmade aesthetic. The distressed detailing will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a friendly, down-to-earth tone with a tactile, analog feel. Its rough texture and softened shapes suggest something printed, stamped, or screen-inked rather than digitally pristine, lending it a casual, approachable personality. The result is energetic and slightly rustic without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to mimic a worn, inked display sans—combining solid, rounded letterforms with intentional imperfections to evoke analog production and a handmade sensibility. The goal appears to be strong impact with added texture for character and authenticity.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) that emphasize informality. Numerals are bold and rounded with the same worn texture, suited to prominent display use where the distressed detailing can be seen.