Distressed Divi 7 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, gritty, hand-inked, vintage, raw, bold, vintage print, rugged impact, handmade feel, aged texture, condensed, textured, roughened, irregular, posterish.
A condensed display face with tall, compact proportions and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are assertive and contrasty, with subtly irregular widths and pressure-like modulation that reads as hand-inked or worn printing. Terminals tend toward blunt, squared finishes, while counters are tight and simplified for impact. The texture shows through as speckling, scuffs, and uneven interiors, giving repeated letters a lively, slightly inconsistent rhythm without losing overall clarity.
Best suited to headlines and short-form settings such as posters, labels, packaging, and display signage where a rugged, analog feel is desired. It can also work for branded pull quotes or section headers when you want a compact, attention-grabbing voice with visible texture.
The font conveys a gritty, analog personality—part letterpress, part marker—suggesting utilitarian signage and timeworn ephemera. Its narrow stance and heavy presence create urgency and punch, while the distressed surface adds a tactile, lived-in mood.
The design appears intended to combine condensed, high-impact letterforms with a deliberately worn print texture, evoking aged materials and imperfect reproduction. It prioritizes personality and punch over pristine uniformity, aiming for a handcrafted, distressed look that reads quickly in display contexts.
Capitals are especially tall and compact, producing dense headline color and efficient width usage. The distressed treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and remains visible at larger sizes where the internal wear and rough edges become a key stylistic feature.