Distressed Ekse 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Santral' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, stickers, playful, handmade, gritty, casual, retro, add texture, analog print feel, friendly display, handmade character, rounded, chunky, textured, soft corners, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and softened corners, rendered with an intentionally imperfect, ink-worn texture. Letterforms are mostly simple and geometric with broad curves (O/C/G) and sturdy verticals, but edges show irregular chipping and speckling that suggests rough print or stamped ink. Counters are relatively open for the weight, terminals tend to be blunt, and overall spacing feels slightly loose and casual, contributing to a friendly, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, event headers, product packaging, labels, stickers, and brand marks where a friendly distressed texture is desirable. It can work for subheads and pull quotes, but the heavy weight and surface wear are most effective when given enough size and contrast to show the texture clearly.
The texture and bouncy, handmade construction give the font a warm, approachable roughness—playful rather than aggressive. It reads as informal and crafty, with a vintage screen-print or packaging vibe that adds personality and a bit of grit.
The design appears intended to combine a bold, approachable sans structure with a deliberately worn print surface, evoking analog production and handmade character while keeping forms straightforward and readable.
The distressed pattern appears consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, preserving a coherent “printed” look. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the rounded geometry, and the overall set maintains strong legibility at display sizes where the texture can be appreciated.