Distressed Epnur 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, labels, vintage, handmade, gritty, playful, rustic, add texture, evoke vintage, humanize type, create grit, print feel, slab serif, rounded serifs, inked, weathered, soft corners.
A compact slab-serif design with rounded, bracketed terminals and sturdy, slightly condensed letterforms. Strokes show modest contrast and a firm, poster-like structure, but the outlines are intentionally imperfect: edges look softly nicked and worn, and counters contain subtle speckling that suggests ink texture or rough reproduction. Curves are full and slightly bulbous, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm is consistent while retaining small irregularities that keep it from feeling sterile.
Well-suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where texture is part of the message—posters, labels, packaging, and brand marks that want an aged or handcrafted feel. The strong slabs and even color help it hold up at display sizes, and the restrained distressing keeps sample paragraphs readable while still conveying character.
The texture and softened slabs give the face a nostalgic, analog tone—like aged printing, stamped packaging, or an old playbill. It reads as friendly and approachable rather than aggressive, with a lively, handcrafted grit that adds character without sacrificing clarity.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif signage proportions with a deliberately imperfect, printed texture. It aims to deliver a vintage, tactile look—evoking worn type, stamped ink, or letterpress-like reproduction—while keeping letterforms robust and legible.
Uppercase forms feel bold and stable, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky slab language with clear bowls and short, firm serifs. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the worn-in surface texture seen throughout the alphabet and in the sample text.