Distressed Yivy 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, playful, grunge, handmade, comic, rowdy, tactile print, diy character, retro poster, attention grab, blobby, rounded, rough, textured, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with thick strokes and soft, blobby silhouettes. The outlines are intentionally rough and uneven, with wobbling curves, irregular terminals, and slightly ragged edges that mimic worn ink or distressed stamping. Counters are small and inconsistently shaped, contributing to a dense, punchy color on the page. Spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, creating a lively rhythm that feels more hand-rendered than mechanically uniform.
Best suited to bold headlines and short display copy in posters, event graphics, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and merch. It also fits music, skate, and indie-style visuals where a rough, printed-by-hand feel supports the message. For longer text, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is playful and gritty at the same time—like a cartoon headline printed with imperfect ink on rough paper. Its friendly rounded forms keep it approachable, while the distressed texture adds attitude and a lo-fi, DIY energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an intentionally imperfect, tactile texture—prioritizing personality over precision. It aims to evoke hand-inked lettering or rough print impressions while keeping forms simple and rounded for quick recognition.
The texture is strong enough to become part of the letterforms at smaller sizes, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. The bold mass and tight counters make it especially impactful in short phrases where the irregular edge character can be appreciated.