Distressed Kory 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, band merch, rugged, folkloric, old-timey, handmade, rowdy, add texture, evoke vintage, signal handmade, create grit, rough, textured, blotchy, inked, uneven.
A heavy, inked display face with irregular, ragged contours that mimic worn type or rough printing. Strokes are chunky with subtly uneven weight, softened corners, and occasional nicks and pinches that create a mottled silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and slightly misshapen, and spacing feels lively rather than strictly engineered. Overall rhythm is consistent but intentionally imperfect, giving lines of text a tactile, stamped-on-paper look.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, titles, labels, and packaging where the textured edges can be appreciated. It can also work for thematic branding elements—especially when aiming for a vintage, rugged, or handmade impression—while staying less ideal for small-size body copy.
The tone is gritty and informal, with a rustic, old-poster energy. Its distressed texture reads as handmade and slightly mischievous, evoking craft signage, vintage ephemera, and rough-and-ready branding. The overall feel is expressive and characterful rather than refined.
The design appears intended to capture the character of aged or imperfect printing—like worn wood type, stamped lettering, or ink spread on absorbent stock—while maintaining a sturdy, highly visible presence. Its consistent construction paired with deliberate edge breakup suggests a display font meant to add instant atmosphere and authenticity.
The distressing is built into the letterforms rather than applied as a separate texture, so the roughness remains visible even at larger sizes. Because the shapes are dense and the interiors are tight in places, readability is strongest when given generous size and breathing room.