Distressed Ranuj 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Roper' by Andrew Footit, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Eckhardt Slabserif JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, 'Vin Slab Pro' by Mint Type, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, rugged, vintage, bold, industrial, vintage print, wood-type feel, add grit, poster impact, brand character, slab serif, bracketed, inked, weathered, chunky.
A heavy, condensed slab-serif design with blocky proportions, flat terminals, and lightly bracketed joins that recall wood type and poster lettering. Stroke endings and counters show consistent distress: small chips, speckling, and uneven ink edges that suggest worn printing rather than smooth vector geometry. The rhythm is compact and vertical, with sturdy stems, squared shoulders, and simplified curves that keep letterforms legible even under the roughened texture. Numerals and capitals share the same stout, poster-like structure and textured fill, producing an assertive, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event titles, product packaging, labels, and signage where a bold, textured voice is needed. It works particularly well for Western-inspired branding, rustic or craft goods, and editorial callouts where the distressed finish can contribute character without sacrificing readability at larger sizes.
The font projects a rugged, workwear tone—part frontier poster, part stamped-and-printed ephemera. Its distressed surface adds grit and immediacy, giving headlines a lived-in, tactile feel that reads as vintage and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to emulate vintage slab-serif display type—especially wood-type and letterpress impressions—by combining condensed, high-impact forms with controlled wear and ink spread. The goal is to deliver instant period flavor and grit in a single, poster-ready style.
The distress appears built into both outer contours and interior spaces, creating a lightly mottled texture across fills rather than isolated random damage. Tight sidebearings and condensed widths make it effective for short, emphatic lines where density and punch are desirable.