Distressed Emdih 10 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, 'Gogh' by Type Forward, and 'Hazelton' by Type Royal (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, merch, headlines, logos, playful, rugged, handmade, rowdy, casual, visual impact, print-worn feel, handmade tone, retro signage, informal branding, chunky, blunt, bulky, textured, ink-worn.
A heavy, chunky display face built from compact, mostly monoline shapes with blunt terminals and slightly uneven curves. The letterforms are wide and squarish in their overall footprint, with simplified counters and soft, rounded corners that keep the mass feeling friendly rather than rigid. Across caps, lowercase, and numerals, the outlines show consistent wear: small nicks, speckling, and roughened edges that mimic distressed ink or eroded stencil-like printing. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handmade rhythm.
Best suited to short display settings where its bulk and texture can be appreciated: posters, event promos, bold social graphics, packaging labels, merchandise graphics, and logo wordmarks that want a rugged handmade feel. It can also work for punchy subheads or callouts, especially where a printed, ink-worn look is desirable.
The texture and big silhouettes give the font a loud, approachable voice—part playful headline, part weathered poster. It reads like something stamped, screen-printed, or pulled from a well-used sign kit, bringing a casual, slightly mischievous energy to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with simple, sturdy shapes, while adding character through consistent distressing and slight irregularity. It aims to evoke imperfect print processes and worn surfaces, turning a straightforward block display style into something more tactile and expressive.
Round letters like O, Q, and G are notably full and compact, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, I) keep a blocky, sign-like stability. The distressed pattern is integrated into both edges and interiors, so the texture remains visible even at larger sizes and in solid fills.