Distressed Teke 7 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Andante', 'Boodle', 'Gravitica', 'Gravitica Rounded', and 'Urbine' by Ckhans Fonts and 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, handmade, vintage, rugged, playful, punchy, add texture, print effect, retro flavor, handmade feel, rough edge, inked, blocky, compact, quirky.
A compact, heavy sans with slightly condensed proportions and a hand-printed feel. Strokes are broadly uniform and blocky, with subtly uneven contours and small nicks that create a worn, ink-stamped texture rather than smooth geometry. Counters are relatively open for the weight, curves are a bit squarish, and terminals often look blunt or lightly abraded. Overall spacing reads tight and efficient, with a lively, imperfect rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, album or event titles, packaging labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics where texture is a feature. It also works well for brand marks or callouts that want a handmade, printed look, and is most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the rough detailing stays visible.
The texture and irregular finish give it a gritty, analog personality—like bold lettering pulled from rough screen print, stamped packaging, or weathered signage. It feels energetic and informal, with a friendly roughness that adds character without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, compact headline voice with an intentionally imperfect, distressed surface—capturing the look of rough printing and adding instant character to simple typography.
The most noticeable distortion is at the edges (small chips, wobble, and pressure-like variation), while the interior shapes remain clear enough for short text. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure, and the numerals carry the same scuffed, printed consistency as the caps.