Distressed Afke 7 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, handmade, expressive, casual, artisanal, vintage, hand lettering, organic texture, expressive display, signature look, craft aesthetic, brushy, textured, loose, organic, sketchy.
A slanted, brush-script style with energetic, tapering strokes and pronounced contrast between hairlines and heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with lively, irregular contours that suggest quick, ink-on-paper movement and occasional dry-brush texture. Terminals are mostly pointed or softly flicked, joins are fluid rather than strictly consistent, and counters can be tight, giving the alphabet a compact rhythm. Capitals are tall and looped with decorative swashes, while numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with narrow, handwritten proportions.
Well-suited to short display settings such as logos, product packaging, poster headlines, invitations, and social media graphics where the textured brush character can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when set at generous sizes and with careful tracking for clarity.
The font conveys a personal, handmade tone—confident and expressive, with a slightly roughened edge that feels authentic and human. Its textured stroke behavior adds a hint of vintage craft and informal charm, making it feel more like lettering than a polished script.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, expressive brush lettering with intentional irregularities and texture, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. Its tall, narrow stance and swashy capitals aim to create a stylish, handcrafted signature feel for display typography.
Spacing appears relatively tight in running text, and the combination of narrow forms and delicate hairlines makes fine details more prominent at larger sizes. The italic slant and strong entry/exit strokes create a continuous flow that reads best when given enough line height and breathing room.