Distressed Eksi 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, playful, handmade, grungy, friendly, casual, handmade feel, ink texture, playful display, retro roughness, rounded, brushy, blobby, inked, textured.
A chunky, rounded display face with brush-like strokes and a soft, inflated silhouette. Letterforms show irregular stroke edges and speckled interior voids that mimic rough inking or worn print, giving each glyph a slightly different texture. Curves dominate and terminals are generally blunt, with simplified construction and occasional wobble that keeps the rhythm informal. Counters tend to be small and uneven, and the overall spacing feels lively rather than strictly mechanical.
Well suited for bold headlines on posters, playful branding, packaging, and product labels where an informal handmade feel is desired. It also fits social media graphics, stickers, and merchandise designs that can take advantage of its textured, inked surface at display sizes.
The font conveys a casual, upbeat handmade tone with a lightly gritty, imperfect finish. Its inky texture and bouncy forms read as approachable and crafty, with a touch of vintage print roughness that adds character and warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, hand-rendered look with purposeful roughness—combining rounded, friendly forms with a worn ink texture to create an attention-grabbing display voice.
In the sample text, the distressed texture remains visible at larger sizes and becomes a key part of the voice. The heavy strokes and tight counters can reduce clarity in dense lines, so the design benefits from generous leading and moderate tracking when set in paragraphs.