Distressed Dazi 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, quotes, branding, handwritten, casual, energetic, retro, dramatic, handmade feel, expressive display, brush lettering, vintage accent, brush, textured, slanted, cursive, organic.
A slanted, brush-script style with high-contrast strokes that taper to sharp points and swell through curves, creating a lively calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and compact with a short x-height and long, expressive ascenders/descenders, and spacing varies in a handwritten way rather than feeling mechanically even. The stroke edges show subtle texture and slight irregularity, giving the impression of ink on paper or a dry brush. Uppercase forms are simplified and script-like, while lowercase joins are suggested more by flow than strict connective cursive construction.
This font suits short, prominent text where personality matters—headlines, poster titles, pull quotes, and product packaging. It can also work for branding accents or signatures on invitations and social graphics, especially when paired with a simpler sans for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, with a quick, confident handwritten feel. Its textured stroke and energetic slant add a slightly vintage, human, and craft-oriented character that reads as personal rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic swift brush lettering with a controlled calligraphic contrast, while retaining slight texture and irregularity to feel made by hand. Its compact proportions and animated terminals prioritize expressive impact over long-form readability.
Curves are smooth but not overly polished, and many terminals end in fine hairlines that emphasize speed and motion. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with open shapes and tapered finishes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.