Distressed Wohu 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Minerio' by Drizy Font, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, rugged, vintage, bold, hand-printed, retro texture, rugged impact, print simulation, thematic display, slab serif, rough edges, ink bleed, textured, blocky.
A heavy slab-serif display face with compact, blocky proportions and a slightly uneven, hand-printed rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with subtly varied widths from glyph to glyph and small irregularities that soften corners and terminals. The serifs are blunt and squared, and the outlines show consistent roughness and slight edge wobble, creating a worn, inked impression. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, producing strong impact at headline sizes.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as posters, headlines, labels, and signage where the rough texture can be appreciated. It can also work for brand marks and packaging needing a vintage print tone; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The texture and chunky slabs evoke a rugged, old-print atmosphere—confident, utilitarian, and a bit rowdy. Its distressed finish suggests age and wear, lending a handmade authenticity that reads as historical and workmanlike rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif silhouette with a deliberately worn surface, combining high-impact display weight with an aged, printed character. Its goal is to provide instant thematic flavor—classic, rugged, and tactile—without sacrificing basic legibility.
The distressing appears as controlled edge erosion and occasional nicks rather than extreme fragmentation, keeping letterforms recognizable. Spacing in the sample text feels sturdy and slightly irregular, reinforcing a stamped/letterpress feel while maintaining clear word shapes at larger sizes.