Distressed Butu 7 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, apparel, energetic, expressive, handmade, edgy, casual, handwritten feel, grit texture, poster impact, brush mimicry, human warmth, brushy, roughened, textured, slanted, condensed.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with compressed proportions and a lively, uneven stroke rhythm. Letterforms show strong thick-to-thin modulation and intermittent dry-brush breakup that produces rough edges and occasional interior texture. Terminals are tapered and often slightly hooked, with a generally right-leaning, fast-written feel; curves are tight and counters are compact, contributing to an overall narrow, vertical presence despite the flowing construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as poster headlines, event promos, packaging callouts, and logo-style branding where texture and motion are desirable. It can also work for social graphics or apparel marks, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The font conveys a spontaneous, handwritten attitude—confident and kinetic, with a slightly gritty, street-poster edge. Its rough ink texture reads as human and imperfect, balancing friendly casualness with a punchy, attention-grabbing tone.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with visible ink drag and pressure changes, prioritizing personality and movement over pristine geometry. Its condensed, slanted forms help create dense, energetic lines that feel contemporary and handcrafted.
Uppercase forms behave like expressive brush capitals rather than formal swash lettering, with simplified structures and varied stroke endings. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same textured brush logic, keeping the set visually cohesive while preserving natural handwritten irregularities.