Distressed Atse 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, album covers, social graphics, energetic, gritty, casual, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, tactile texture, dynamic motion, raw character, brushy, textured, slanted, dry-brush, scratchy.
A slanted, brush-script style with high-contrast strokes that alternate between sharp, tapered entries and heavier downstrokes. The letterforms are loosely constructed and slightly variable in width, with a lively baseline and open counters that keep forms readable despite the texture. Edges show deliberate roughness and broken ink behavior, creating a dry-brush look with visible grain and occasional gaps. Capitals are bold and gestural, while lowercase stays compact with a relatively short x-height and quick, cursive movement.
Works best in display contexts where the brush texture and slanted motion can be appreciated—posters, packaging labels, apparel graphics, and bold social media headlines. It can also serve for short pull quotes or punchy subheads, especially when a handmade, distressed feel is desired. For longer passages, the strong texture and lively rhythm are likely most comfortable at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels spontaneous and tactile—like fast marker or brush lettering captured in motion. Its distressed texture adds a gritty, streetwise edge while still reading as friendly and informal. The rhythm is energetic and slightly rebellious, suited to designs that want personality over polish.
Designed to emulate expressive brush handwriting with a worn, imperfect imprint, balancing legibility with raw texture. The intent appears to be delivering a handcrafted, high-energy script look that feels authentic and dynamic rather than refined or calligraphic.
The font’s texture is consistent across letters and numerals, giving a cohesive printed-worn effect rather than random damage. Ascenders and capitals create strong vertical accents, and the numerals share the same brisk, handwritten momentum. Spacing appears moderately open for a script, helping the rough strokes avoid clogging at display sizes.