Distressed Uhjo 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, album covers, headlines, branding, handmade, gritty, expressive, casual, retro, hand-lettered feel, grunge texture, display impact, casual emphasis, brushy, inked, scratchy, organic, jagged.
A condensed, right-leaning brush script with a dry-ink texture and visibly uneven edges. Strokes show pronounced contrast between hairlines and heavier downstrokes, with occasional tapering and bristled terminals that suggest a marker or brush pen running low. Letterforms are loosely constructed with variable widths and slightly irregular baselines, creating a lively rhythm; counters are often narrow and partially closed by texture. Uppercase characters read as tall and gestural, while lowercase forms remain compact with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall vertical feel, preserving a tight, quick handwritten look.
Works best for short, prominent text where its brush texture and slanted rhythm can carry personality—posters, event promos, album art, apparel graphics, packaging, and punchy branding lines. It is particularly effective when paired with a clean sans or simple serif for supporting copy.
The font conveys an energetic, human voice—imperfect in a deliberate way—combining a casual handwritten attitude with a slightly rough, distressed edge. The overall tone feels informal and expressive, like hand-lettered notes or brush signage, with a hint of vintage grit from the dry, textured stroke.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush lettering with a dry, worn application, prioritizing spontaneity and character over mechanical uniformity. The condensed, high-contrast construction appears intended to deliver impact in display settings while retaining a distinctly handmade, distressed finish.
Texture and stroke breakup are consistent enough to feel intentional, but fine details can soften at smaller sizes. The narrow proportions and steep slant emphasize verticality, while the irregular stroke endings add movement and a hand-rendered authenticity across both letters and numerals.