Distressed Hogim 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, packaging, signage, medieval, hand-hewn, storybook, whimsical, spooky, period flavor, handmade texture, thematic display, rustic atmosphere, textured, irregular, inked, calligraphic, angular.
A roughened, old-style display face with angled, slightly slanted letterforms and a chiseled, ink-pressed texture. Strokes are moderately contrasted with wedge-like terminals and uneven edges that suggest distressed printing or hand-cut forms rather than crisp vector outlines. Proportions vary noticeably across characters, with irregular counters and occasional interior nicks that create a lively, imperfect rhythm. The uppercase has a sturdy, sculptural presence while the lowercase is compact and expressive, maintaining the same rugged texture and slightly calligraphic construction.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, title treatments, fantasy or historical-themed graphics, game and tabletop materials, packaging accents, and atmospheric signage. It can work for brief passages when a deliberately rough, old-world voice is desired, but the strong texture and irregular rhythm are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels medieval and folkloric, like lettering from an old chapbook or tavern sign, with a playful bite that can read as spooky or mischievous. Its irregularities add personality and motion, giving text a handmade, story-driven character rather than a polished editorial voice.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-made, period-inspired lettering through distressed edges, wedge terminals, and uneven internal shapes, creating an intentionally imperfect texture with strong thematic character. The slight slant and calligraphic hints help it feel drawn and lively rather than rigidly constructed.
In longer lines, the texture remains prominent and the varying widths create a bouncy color on the page. Numerals follow the same carved, uneven style, making them suitable for decorative numbering where character is more important than strict uniformity.