Distressed Dita 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, editorial, labels, handmade, gritty, playful, casual, vintage, handmade look, vintage print, casual branding, texture accent, rough edges, ink bleed, imperfect, textured, organic.
A condensed, hand-rendered sans with subtly irregular stroke edges and a lightly distressed, printed texture. Strokes keep a fairly even weight but show small wobbles and uneven terminals, suggesting dry-brush or worn ink transfer. Counters are open and simple, curves are slightly asymmetrical, and joins can look a touch pinched or softened, giving the alphabet an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Numerals follow the same utilitarian, hand-drawn construction with occasional roughness at corners and curves.
Works well for posters, headlines, short editorial callouts, and packaging where a handmade, slightly worn texture adds character. It’s especially suited to labels, menus, event graphics, and brand touchpoints that want an approachable, analog feel without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone feels DIY and human, with a gritty, workshop-like warmth rather than a polished digital finish. Its slight roughness reads as friendly and informal while still staying clear enough to feel practical. The texture adds a subtle vintage/analog impression, like ink on porous paper or a lightly weathered print.
The design appears intended to emulate a hand-drawn, lightly weathered sans that feels like it came from imperfect printing or a quick marker/brush pass. Its narrow build and straightforward letterforms prioritize compact readability while the distressed detailing supplies atmosphere and authenticity.
In running text the condensed proportions help conserve space, while the distressed edges become more noticeable at larger sizes. The texture is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive "printed by hand" personality.