Distressed Kori 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, branding, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, quirky, handmade feel, display impact, casual voice, tactile texture, brushy, rounded, blunt, irregular, textured.
A brush-drawn, hand-lettered style with chunky strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and proportion, with subtly wavy outlines that suggest dry-brush texture or rough printing rather than perfectly smooth vectors. Counters are generally open and simple, and curves (notably in C, O, S, and 8) feel organic and uneven in a controlled way. The lowercase shows a compact x-height with tall ascenders/descenders, and the overall rhythm is lively with small variations from glyph to glyph.
Well-suited for display settings such as posters, cover titles, packaging, and branding that benefits from a handmade, tactile look. It can also work for short pull quotes or signage-style phrases where a casual, crafted voice is desired, rather than long-form small text.
The font conveys a friendly, informal tone with a handmade character—approachable and a bit rough-around-the-edges. Its textured stroke quality reads as crafty and human, lending a warm, personal feel that can also hint at outdoorsy or vintage-printed ephemera.
Likely designed to emulate bold marker/brush lettering with natural variation and a lightly worn edge, providing an expressive alternative to clean display faces. The aim appears to be an energetic, handcrafted presence that remains readable while retaining an intentionally imperfect texture.
In the sample text, the heavy stroke mass and uneven edges create strong color on the line, making it best when some breathing room is available. The numerals and caps share the same brushy construction, helping headlines and short statements feel cohesive.