Distressed Yiju 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers/labels, handmade, grungy, casual, playful, rugged, handmade texture, high impact, diy character, rough print feel, brushy, rough-edged, inky, chunky, organic.
A condensed, hand-drawn sans with thick strokes and visibly rough, brush-like edges. Letterforms are simplified and mostly monoline in feel, with slight contrast emerging from uneven stroke pressure and textured terminals. Counters tend to be small and somewhat irregular, and curves show a subtly wobbly baseline/outline that reads as ink on paper rather than digital perfection. Spacing is moderately tight and lively, with uneven character widths and sidebearings contributing to an energetic, handmade rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where texture and attitude are assets: posters, headlines, event promos, album/cover art, and branded packaging that wants a handmade or worn print feel. It can work for short blurbs or captions at moderate sizes, but the rough edges and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading or very small UI text.
The overall tone is gritty and informal, like quick lettering made with a dry brush or marker. Its imperfections feel intentional and expressive, suggesting DIY craft, zines, street flyers, or spooky/roughened themes without becoming illegible. The font balances approachability with a slightly ominous, worn edge.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, brushy hand lettering with a deliberately imperfect printed edge. Its condensed build and heavy color aim for strong impact, while the organic irregularities provide personality and a tactile, distressed presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rough texture and weight, keeping color consistent across mixed-case text. Numerals are sturdy and rounded with the same distressed perimeter, and punctuation/marks in the sample text maintain the hand-rendered, inked character. The condensed proportions help it stay compact while the texture keeps it visually loud.