Distressed Anje 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, quotes, handmade, playful, casual, expressive, rustic, handwritten feel, brush lettering, human warmth, textured print, brushy, textured, sketchy, organic, lively.
A slanted brush-script with lively, handwritten construction and noticeably textured strokes. Letterforms show high stroke contrast with tapered entries and exits, plus intermittent dry-brush gaps that create a worn, ink-on-paper feel. Caps are tall and gesture-driven, while the lowercase keeps a compact x-height with generous ascenders/descenders and mostly unconnected forms, giving the rhythm a bouncy, stop-and-go cadence. Counters are open and simplified, and the numerals follow the same brushy, irregular stroke behavior for a cohesive set.
Best suited to short display settings where texture and gesture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, pull quotes, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It can add personality to brand accents and event collateral, and it performs particularly well at medium-to-large sizes where the dry-brush detail remains visible.
The overall tone is informal and human, combining a friendly handwritten voice with a slightly gritty, distressed edge. It feels energetic and approachable, like quick marker lettering or brush calligraphy used for spontaneous notes, craft packaging, or casual branding.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a lightly weathered print texture. Its slant, contrast, and irregular stroke edges prioritize expressiveness and a handmade vibe over strict uniformity, making it a characterful choice for thematic and lifestyle-oriented typography.
Stroke endings frequently terminate in sharp flicks or soft blots, and repeated letters show small inconsistencies that reinforce the natural, non-mechanical character. Spacing appears intentionally loose in places to preserve the handwritten feel, especially around wide curves and tall capitals.