Distressed Ebfe 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, rugged, playful, punchy, nostalgic, vintage feel, print wear, tactile look, display impact, brand character, textured, blunt, inked, rounded, soft serif.
A heavy, slanted display face with rounded, soft-edged serifs and a compact, slightly bouncy rhythm. Strokes show noticeable roughness and speckling, with irregular contours that mimic ink spread or worn printing. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and terminals often end in blunt, slightly flared shapes. Overall spacing is sturdy and poster-like, with an energetic forward lean and a hand-printed, imperfect finish.
Best suited to short-to-medium headline settings where its texture and weight can read clearly: posters, bold editorial headers, product packaging, event flyers, and brand marks that want a vintage or rugged feel. It can also work for signage-style applications where a worn, inked impression is desirable.
The texture and softened slab-like details give it a vintage, workwear-meets-carnival tone—confident, informal, and a bit mischievous. It reads as intentionally unrefined, adding grit and character while staying friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a deliberately weathered print character. By combining stout, softened serifs with consistent distressing and a forward slant, it aims to evoke retro, tactile lettering suitable for attention-grabbing branding and themed graphic work.
The distressed texture appears both along edges and within fills, creating a consistent “printed” grain across letters and numerals. The forms feel deliberately simplified and chunky, favoring impact and personality over crisp precision at smaller sizes.