Distressed Vibu 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, handmade, grungy, playful, rustic, punchy, distressed print, hand lettering, tactile texture, display impact, rough edge, brushy, inked, blotchy, uneven.
A rough, hand-rendered display face with chunky strokes and visibly irregular contours, as if made with a dry brush or worn stamp. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with uneven stroke widths and intermittent blobbing at joins and terminals that creates a gritty texture. Curves are simplified and slightly lumpy, counters stay fairly open, and spacing feels organically inconsistent, reinforcing a handmade rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where the textured edges can be appreciated. It also fits merchandise graphics, event promos, and editorial callouts that benefit from an intentionally imperfect, handmade look.
The overall tone is informal and lively, with a scrappy, DIY energy. Its rough texture reads as weathered and expressive rather than precise, giving text a casual, craft-like personality that can feel both playful and a little rugged.
Likely designed to emulate inked lettering or distressed print output, prioritizing tactile texture and personality over geometric precision. The goal appears to be a bold, approachable display voice that feels crafted and slightly worn.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with softened corners and imperfect edges doing most of the stylistic work. Forms remain broadly legible at display sizes, but the distressed perimeter and uneven spacing become more prominent as size decreases.