Distressed Anni 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, covers, branding, expressive, handmade, gritty, lively, casual, handwritten, textured, dynamic, organic, editorial, brushy, condensed, dry-brush, hand-drawn, inked.
A condensed, slanted handwritten style with pronounced thick–thin stroke contrast and a dry-brush, worn texture along curves and terminals. Forms are tall and narrow with a quick forward motion; counters stay fairly open while strokes often taper to sharp points. The overall rhythm is irregular in a natural, pen-drawn way, with slight wobble and varied stroke pressure creating a distressed, ink-on-paper impression.
Works well for display settings where a handcrafted, textured voice is desirable: posters, book or album covers, packaging accents, social graphics, and brand marks with an indie or artisanal feel. It can also suit short editorial headlines, pull quotes, and event materials where the distressed texture adds attitude; for longer text, it will read best at larger sizes where the rough details can breathe.
This font conveys an energetic, hand-made tone with a slightly unruly, expressive edge. The dry, scratchy texture and brisk italic rhythm give it a lively, informal voice that can feel crafty, indie, and a bit dramatic without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, pressure-sensitive lettering made with a dry brush or worn marker, preserving imperfect edges and stroke breaks for character. Its narrow proportions and italic flow suggest a goal of fitting bold, animated wording into tight spaces while retaining a human, sketch-like presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive brush-script sensibility, and numerals follow the same narrow, tapered construction. The texture is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than accidental, with visible stroke wear that adds contrast and movement in both straight stems and rounded forms.