Distressed Urby 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, event promos, handwritten, expressive, rustic, gritty, casual, handcrafted feel, add texture, high energy, casual display, brushy, textured, slanted, condensed, organic.
A slanted, brush-script style with narrow proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show clear brush behavior with tapered entries, occasional swelling through curves, and abrupt, dry-brush breaks that create a textured edge. Letterforms are loosely connected in feel even when set as separated characters, with varied stroke endings and subtle baseline irregularity that keeps the texture active across words. Capitals are tall and assertive with simplified, gestural structures, while lowercase forms stay compact with relatively short extenders and tight counters.
Works best for short to medium display copy where a handcrafted, textured voice is desirable—posters, product packaging, café or streetwear branding, event promotion, and bold social graphics. It can also add character to pull quotes and headings when paired with a calmer supporting text face.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a gritty, tactile finish that reads like quick marker or brush lettering on absorbent paper. It suggests spontaneity and a human touch, balancing friendliness with a slightly rugged, worn-in attitude.
The design appears aimed at capturing fast brush lettering with a deliberately distressed imprint, preserving stroke variation and dry-brush artifacts to convey authenticity and movement. The narrow, slanted construction emphasizes punch and momentum for attention-grabbing display use.
The texture is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than accidental, and it remains visible at text sizes, giving lines a soft, grainy color. Narrow widths and pronounced slant create strong forward motion, while the more open, rounded letters (like o/e) help maintain readability despite the rough edges.