Distressed Josu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Movida' by ROHH; 'Amsi Grotesk', 'Amsi Pro', and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix; and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, horror titles, event flyers, grunge, worn, rugged, noisy, handmade, aged print, tactile texture, dramatic display, analog grit, rough, blotchy, inked, irregular, torn.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky slab-like forms and strongly irregular contours. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, but the edges are roughened with nicks, dents, and occasional bulges that mimic worn printing or ink spread. Counters are somewhat tight and uneven, with small bite-like intrusions that add texture while keeping letterforms recognizable. The overall rhythm is sturdy and blocky, with a slightly uneven set that feels intentionally battered rather than casually handwritten.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, and title cards where the distressed texture can read clearly. It fits well in genre contexts—horror, punk/metal, western or outlaw-themed materials—as well as packaging accents and editorial openers that need a rugged, printed-on-paper feel. For longer passages, generous size and spacing help preserve the interior shapes and texture.
The font projects a gritty, weathered tone—suggesting age, dust, and abrasion—while still reading as bold and declarative. Its rough perimeter and blotchy texture evoke DIY printing, distressed signage, and a raw, rebellious attitude. The effect is energetic and a bit ominous, well-suited to dramatic or genre-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, poster-like silhouette while adding character through deliberate wear and irregular inking. It balances legibility with surface noise to simulate aged or rough production, making it feel tactile and analog rather than cleanly digital.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with noticeable variation in edge roughness from glyph to glyph that prevents a mechanical feel. In the sample text, the dense black shapes create strong impact, but the distressed edges and tight counters can visually fill in at smaller sizes or on low-resolution outputs.