Distressed Puduj 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, horror titles, event flyers, game ui, grunge, horror, punk, vintage, raw, aged print, gritty impact, analog texture, dramatic display, rough, ragged, inked, torn, uneven.
A heavy, compact serif with aggressively distressed contours and visibly eroded stroke edges. The letterforms keep a broadly traditional, print-like skeleton—clear stems, bowls, and serif cues—but the outlines are broken, blotted, and chipped, as if pulled from worn type, ink spread, or damaged stamping. Stroke endings are irregular and serrated, counters are slightly compromised in places, and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, producing a jittery, hand-printed rhythm. Spacing appears moderately tight, and the texture dominates even at larger sizes, giving words a dense, gritty silhouette.
This font works best for display applications where texture is an asset: posters, cover art, title cards, and promotional graphics that benefit from a gritty, analog feel. It can also suit packaging or branding for edgy or retro-themed products, especially when used at larger sizes or with generous line spacing to keep the distressed details from filling in.
The overall tone is gritty and confrontational, with a dark, cinematic edge. It reads as underground and analog—more like rough letterpress, photocopy, or screen-printed ephemera than clean digital type—evoking suspense, decay, and DIY energy.
The design appears intended to combine familiar serif structure with heavy surface damage, creating an intentionally imperfect, worn print impression. The goal is to deliver immediate atmosphere—aged, rough, and dramatic—while retaining enough typographic backbone for readable display text.
Despite the heavy distress, letter identities remain mostly legible due to consistent vertical structure and recognizable serif shapes. The numerals share the same worn, uneven texture, helping maintain a cohesive voice across headlines and short statements.