Distressed Itliz 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad Arabic', 'Myriad Bengali', 'Myriad Devanagari', and 'Myriad Hebrew' by Adobe; 'June Pro' by Schriftlabor; and 'Foundry Sterling' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, merchandise, playful, handmade, rugged, retro, bold, handmade feel, aged print, bold impact, expressive display, brushy, inky, blobby, textured, organic.
A heavy, rounded display face with hand-drawn construction and noticeably irregular edges. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with blunted terminals, soft corners, and a gently wobbly baseline/contour rhythm that reads like marker or brush lettering. Counterforms are roomy but inconsistent, and many glyphs show subtle interior scuffs and streak-like texture that suggest worn printing or ink drag. Overall spacing feels lively and loosely measured, with small width fluctuations from character to character that emphasize the handmade texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where texture is an advantage: posters, punchy headlines, brand marks, packaging, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for playful signage or editorial callouts when set with comfortable tracking and ample size to preserve the distressed details.
The font conveys a spirited, scrappy personality—friendly and approachable, but with a gritty, lived-in finish. Its inky texture and imperfect outlines evoke DIY posters, zines, and playful retro packaging, giving text an energetic, informal voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered look with a deliberately worn/inky texture, mimicking imperfect print or brush-painted lettering. It prioritizes character and tactile presence over strict regularity, aiming for an expressive display voice that feels crafted rather than mechanical.
Uppercase forms are blocky and compact with rounded geometry, while lowercase keeps the same chunky proportions and casual irregularity. Numerals match the same soft, brushy weight and distressed fill, maintaining strong color in short strings while retaining a visibly textured surface.