Distressed Segi 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, grunge, playful, handmade, vintage, rowdy, tactile print, diy signage, attention grab, retro grit, roughened, inked, blotchy, stamped, uneven.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky forms and irregular, worn contours. Strokes look brushy and inked-in, with small chips, pits, and textured voids that create a printed-and-weathered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt with occasional tapering, curves are slightly lumpy rather than geometric, and counters tend to be tight, boosting density at headline sizes. Spacing and widths feel loosely normalized, giving words an energetic, handmade rhythm rather than a strictly engineered texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, display headlines, packaging, and promotional graphics where the rough texture can be appreciated. It also works well for album art, skate/garage aesthetics, and themed event materials; for longer text, larger sizes and generous tracking help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is gritty and mischievous, like a hand-stamped poster or a brush-painted sign that’s picked up scuffs over time. It reads bold and attention-seeking, with a casual, DIY confidence that fits playful or rebellious messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic bold lettering that has been stamped, screen-printed, or brush-painted and then worn down through use. Its goal is to deliver immediate punch with a tactile, imperfect surface that feels human and analog.
Texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with the strongest character coming from the speckled interiors and rough outer edges. The figures and round letters (like O/0) hold up well as solid shapes, while smaller details and punctuation feel intentionally imperfect, reinforcing the distressed print vibe.