Distressed Epmar 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, titles, vintage, rugged, assertive, dramatic, classic, heritage feel, rough print, display impact, analog texture, slab serif, engraved, inked, roughened, bracketed.
A slanted, high-ink serif with stout, bracketed slab-like serifs and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes. The letterforms are broad and sturdy, with open counters and a slightly condensed internal rhythm created by heavy stems and compact joins. Distress appears as irregular, chipped edges and uneven inking across strokes, giving the outlines a worn, printed texture while keeping forms legible. Numerals share the same heavy, oldstyle-leaning texture and italic slant, with the same roughened terminals and bite-like nicks.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, title treatments, branding marks, and packaging where the distressed texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short bursts of editorial emphasis—pull quotes or section openers—when an aged, tactile impression is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and rugged, like aged poster type or a well-used letterpress forme. Its slant and heavy serifs add motion and authority, while the distressed texture introduces grit and a hands-on, analog atmosphere.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional italic serif structure with a deliberate worn-print finish, evoking heritage printing and rugged craft aesthetics. It prioritizes strong presence and character over neutrality, delivering a bold, attention-grabbing voice with an intentionally imperfect surface.
Texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, so the distressed effect reads as an intentional surface treatment rather than random noise. The broad proportions and weight create strong word shapes, especially in mixed-case lines where the italic angle and chunky serifs produce a lively, emphatic cadence.