Distressed Efkaf 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logotypes, signage, vintage, rugged, playful, handmade, western, print texture, retro feel, signage impact, handmade charm, lively emphasis, slab serif, bracketed, inked, soft corners, textured.
A heavy, italicized slab-serif with wide, bracketed serifs and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes are robust and gently tapered, with softened terminals and subtle waviness that keeps counters rounded and letterforms buoyant. A consistent speckled/rough texture appears within the black shapes, suggesting inky printing or worn letterpress. Spacing reads open for a display cut, while widths vary enough to feel informal without losing overall cohesion.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event graphics, product packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a worn, printed look. It also works well for signage-style headlines and short promotional copy where texture and personality are an asset rather than a distraction.
The font conveys a rugged, nostalgic tone—like old posters, stamped labels, or well-used signage. Its chunky slabbiness feels confident and friendly, while the texture and forward slant add energy and a handmade, slightly rowdy character.
The design appears intended to blend bold slab-serif impact with a deliberately distressed, ink-on-paper feel. Its italic stance and softened, irregular details aim to add motion and charm while retaining the sturdy readability typical of chunky display slabbies.
Round letters (like O/C) keep generous inner space despite the heavy weight, supporting legibility at larger sizes. The numerals match the same soft, inked texture and italic posture, making them feel integrated for headlines and short bursts of copy.