Distressed Eplag 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Merel' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, merch, rustic, playful, handmade, vintage, casual, add texture, evoke print, feel handmade, create warmth, stand out, chunky, rounded, textured, inked, friendly.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared terminals. Strokes are mostly monolinear but show uneven, ink-trap-like nicks and speckled interior texture that reads as worn print or stamped ink. Curves are broad and slightly irregular, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm is bouncy rather than rigidly geometric. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky build, with subtle width variation across glyphs that enhances the hand-made feel.
Well-suited to display typography where texture is an asset: posters, event titles, product packaging, café menus, badges, and DIY or craft branding. It also works for punchy subheads and callouts where you want a friendly, worn-in voice rather than a clean corporate finish.
The texture and softened construction give the face a warm, approachable tone with a vintage, shop-sign character. It feels informal and crafty—more like something printed, stamped, or screen-rolled than digitally pristine—adding personality and grit without becoming chaotic.
Designed to deliver a bold, friendly sans silhouette while baking in pre-aged print character. The intent appears to be instant personality—suggesting ink on paper, rubber stamp, or screen print—so designs feel tactile and lived-in without needing additional effects.
The distressed pattern appears consistently across the set as small chips and speckling, which can visually darken at small sizes. The rounded joins and sturdy counters help maintain legibility even with the added texture, especially in short phrases and display settings.