Distressed Efdub 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Cervino' and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, vintage, industrial, rugged, playful, handmade, aged print, poster impact, handcrafted feel, signage voice, rounded, chunky, worn, blotchy, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and a condensed overall stance. Stems are thick and sturdy, with simple, mostly geometric construction and minimal modulation, while the counters stay relatively open to keep the shapes readable at larger sizes. Throughout the set, a consistent worn texture appears as small chips, speckles, and roughened interior voids, giving the letters a printed, imperfect finish. Curves (C, G, O, S) are broad and smooth, and diagonals (V, W, X) are stout, reinforcing a solid, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where the rough print character can be appreciated. It works well for branding in vintage, industrial, or craft contexts, and for display copy that needs a bold presence with a tactile, worn finish.
The distressed surface and chunky silhouettes suggest a retro, workmanlike tone—like ink pressed onto coarse paper or a well-used stamp. It feels bold and approachable rather than delicate, with a playful toughness that reads as craft, street, or utility signage.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed, high-impact display silhouette with an intentionally imperfect, aged texture—evoking traditional printing, stamping, or weathered signage while staying legible at larger sizes.
The texture is integrated into each glyph rather than applied as a separate overlay, so the distressed look remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing in the sample text looks tight and compact, emphasizing blocky word shapes and a strong horizontal rhythm.