Distressed Dazi 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social graphics, handwritten, casual, edgy, energetic, brushy, handmade feel, gritty texture, casual display, expressive tone, slanted, scratchy, dry brush, textured, expressive.
A slanted, handwritten display face with a dry-brush texture and noticeable stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with tapered terminals, occasional ink breaks, and slightly irregular contours that mimic quick marker or brush lettering. Curves are open and airy, while joins and cross-strokes vary in length and pressure, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm across words and lines.
This font suits short, attention-grabbing copy where a handmade feel is desirable—posters, headlines, labels, packaging accents, and social media graphics. It works especially well at medium to large sizes where the brush texture and tapered strokes can read clearly, and less well for dense body text where the irregular edges may reduce readability.
The overall tone feels informal and spontaneous, like fast handwritten notes or street-style lettering. The rough, worn texture adds an assertive edge and a hint of grit, balancing friendliness with a slightly rebellious, DIY character.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast brush or marker lettering with natural pressure changes and imperfect ink coverage. Its narrow, slanted forms and textured finish prioritize expressiveness and attitude over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver a crafted, distressed handwritten impression in display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent forward slant and textured stroke behavior, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. The figures echo the same handwritten construction, with simple, legible shapes and the same dry, slightly distressed edges that remain visible at larger sizes.