Distressed Kede 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'Applied Sans' and 'Yolk' by Monotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Ryman Gothic' by W Type Foundry, and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, merch, packaging, grunge, rugged, handmade, retro, rowdy, add texture, evoke wear, inject attitude, print effect, blotchy, roughened, inked, chiseled, stencily.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky silhouettes and irregular, worn edges. Strokes are broadly uniform but broken up by small nicks, dents, and occasional interior voids that mimic distressed ink or rough printing. Counters are generally tight, with rounded-rectangle forms and softened corners, while terminals appear blunt and slightly uneven. The lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm with simple one-storey forms where applicable, and the figures follow the same stout, scuffed texture for a cohesive set.
Well suited for bold display settings such as posters, event graphics, album or podcast artwork, merchandise, and packaging that benefits from a rough, tactile imprint. It can also work for short titles in editorial or branding when a distressed, hands-on finish is desired, rather than for extended body copy.
The overall tone is gritty and utilitarian, evoking printed ephemera, stamped packaging, and weathered signage. It feels assertive and a bit rebellious, with an analog, imperfect texture that adds attitude and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, high-impact voice while baking in an aged, imperfect print character. Its consistent bulk and deliberate surface damage suggest a goal of combining headline clarity with a convincingly worn, analog texture.
Texture is present in nearly every glyph, so the face reads best when the distressed detail can remain visible. At smaller sizes the roughening may visually fill in, while at larger sizes the chipped contours become a defining feature.