Distressed Tohy 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, halloween promos, band posters, game branding, album covers, gritty, spooky, punky, handmade, chaotic, add texture, look handmade, increase intensity, create menace, imitate printwear, brushy, roughened, blotchy, chiseled, uneven.
A heavy, ink-saturated display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and pronounced internal notches that mimic rough brush or stamped letterforms. Strokes vary abruptly in thickness, with bulges, pinched joints, and occasional gaps that create a weathered, printed-by-hand feel. Proportions are condensed overall, with compact bowls and tight counters that can close up at smaller sizes. The lowercase reads with a noticeably small x-height and tall, narrow extenders, while the set maintains a lively, inconsistent rhythm typical of distressed, hand-made lettering.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, title cards, posters, packaging callouts, and entertainment branding where texture is a feature. It will perform especially well in spooky or gritty themes and in single-word marks or stacked titles where the irregular edges can be appreciated.
The texture and jittery silhouette give it a gritty, horror-leaning energy with a DIY edge—part haunted poster, part garage-band flyer. It feels informal and loud, conveying urgency and drama rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, distressed headline voice that imitates rough brushwork or degraded print, prioritizing attitude and texture over smooth readability. It’s crafted to look handmade and slightly menacing, helping themed graphics feel more visceral and analog.
The distressing is consistent across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive “worn ink” texture rather than random damage. Because counters can become tight and edges are busy, the face benefits from generous tracking and strong contrast against clean backgrounds.