Distressed Rakas 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Dress Code' by Larin Type Co, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, signage, industrial, rugged, retro, handmade, loud, distressed print, tactile character, retro impact, display strength, rounded, blunt, stenciled, grungy, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and blunt terminals, built from simple geometric forms softened by subtly curved corners. The stroke edges and interior counters show deliberate wear: speckling, nicks, and uneven ink-like breakup that reads as distressed printing rather than smooth vector outlines. Letterforms are mostly monoline in construction, with generous curves in C/O/Q and wide bowls in B/P/R, creating a steady, blocky rhythm that stays legible even at display sizes. Numerals match the chunky, open shapes, with the distress pattern applied consistently across the set.
Best suited for display typography where the distressed surface can be appreciated—posters, bold headlines, logos, packaging callouts, apparel graphics, and large-format signage. It also works well for short, punchy text in branding systems that want a tactile, printed look.
The overall tone feels rugged and utilitarian, like stamped packaging, screen-printed merch, or aged signage. The distressed texture adds a handmade, imperfect energy that can read vintage, gritty, and slightly playful depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, friendly geometric silhouette while injecting character through a controlled distressed overlay. It aims for dependable readability at large sizes, with the worn texture providing instant atmosphere and a print-made feel.
The texture is dense enough to become a defining feature, so the face benefits from ample size and contrast against the background. Tight settings may cause the interior speckling to visually fill in small counters, while looser tracking helps the worn edges read clearly.