Distressed Alza 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, social ads, handmade, energetic, casual, rustic, expressive, handmade feel, dry-brush texture, display impact, human warmth, brushy, textured, rough, dry-brush, slanted.
A slanted brush-script display with brisk, handwritten rhythm and a dry, textured stroke. Letterforms show pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and tapered terminals, with irregular edges that suggest a bristle brush or worn marker on toothy paper. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, while widths and join behaviors vary to keep the line lively. Capitals are tall and gestural; lowercase forms are compact with tight counters and a small mid-zone, and the numerals follow the same hand-painted contrast and tapering.
Best suited to short, attention-getting text where the brush texture can be appreciated—posters, campaign headlines, product packaging, and brand marks with a handmade angle. It also works well for social graphics, event promos, and merch-style typography where an energetic, rough-painted script supports the message.
The font conveys an informal, handcrafted tone—bold, quick, and slightly gritty. Its worn texture adds a rugged, analog feel that reads as personable and energetic rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to mimic fast brush lettering with authentic surface texture, prioritizing gesture and character over uniform, typeset regularity. The goal appears to be a striking, handcrafted display voice that feels printed or painted in real life.
The strongest impression comes from the dry-brush grain: interiors and outer edges break up subtly, especially in heavier downstrokes, creating a printed-by-hand look. Spacing appears naturally irregular, and the overall silhouette stays legible in short phrases while remaining intentionally imperfect.