Distressed Yazi 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, grunge, industrial, rugged, retro, street, add grit, evoke printwear, signal toughness, display impact, blocky, stenciled, inked, textured, choppy.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squarish counters and predominantly straight-sided forms. Strokes are thick and firm, with subtly uneven edges and speckled/eroded interiors that mimic rough inking or worn printing. Corners are mostly squared with slight rounding and occasional chipping, and curves are simplified into boxy arcs. Proportions lean broad and compact, with sturdy caps and a fairly even rhythm that stays legible despite the texture.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, album or event titles, packaging callouts, apparel graphics, and sticker-style branding where texture is desirable. The sturdy shapes keep it readable at medium sizes, while the distressed detail rewards larger display use.
The texture and blunt geometry give the face a tough, utilitarian attitude—suggesting worn signage, stamped labeling, or distressed poster type. It reads assertive and gritty rather than refined, with a handmade/printed feel that adds energy and edge.
Likely designed to combine bold, sign-painter-like block forms with a controlled distressed overlay, delivering a ready-made gritty texture without sacrificing overall clarity. The goal appears to be an attention-grabbing display face that feels printed, worn, and industrial.
Distress appears consistent across glyphs, creating a cohesive rough-print effect rather than random damage. Round characters like O/Q and numerals keep a squared, mechanical silhouette, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show the most visible abrasion and irregularity, adding extra motion in display settings.