Distressed Embur 7 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fusion Collection' by Blaze Type, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, apparel, playful, retro, gritty, handmade, friendly, add texture, evoke print, signal fun, feel handmade, rounded, blobby, chunky, stamped, speckled.
A chunky, rounded display face with soft, blobby contours and slightly uneven geometry that keeps the texture feeling handmade. Strokes are thick and swollen with simplified terminals, and counters are generally small, producing a dense, poster-like color. A consistent speckled wear pattern appears throughout the shapes, with roughened interiors and subtle edge irregularities that mimic ink break-up or stamped printing. The lowercase is compact and simple with single-storey forms where applicable, and the numerals match the same heavy, rounded construction for a unified set.
Best suited for short, bold messaging such as posters, event titles, packaging fronts, stickers, and merch graphics where the textured fill can read clearly. It also works well for playful branding elements and large-scale signage that benefits from a handmade, printed aesthetic.
The overall tone is fun and approachable, but with a gritty, lived-in surface that suggests vintage printing, craft labeling, or screen-printed merch. It reads as casual and upbeat rather than formal, with texture that adds attitude and warmth.
This font appears designed to combine a friendly, rounded display structure with a deliberate worn texture, creating an energetic “print-made” look that feels both approachable and tactile.
The distressed pattern is fairly even across letters and figures, giving the design a cohesive “printed” feel rather than random damage. Tight counters and heavy joins mean the texture becomes more prominent at smaller sizes, while larger settings showcase the characterful wear and soft shapes.