Distressed Ufte 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, headlines, social media, packaging, expressive, energetic, handmade, casual, edgy, handwritten feel, bold emphasis, human warmth, textured ink, brushy, textured, dry-brush, slanted, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-script style with lively, pressure-driven strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Forms are narrow and tall with a compact lowercase core and long, sweeping ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, rhythmic texture. Stroke edges show a dry-brush texture with occasional tapering and roughness, giving letters a slightly broken, ink-on-paper character. The overall construction reads as handwritten rather than geometric, with subtly varied widths and a brisk, gestural cadence.
Best used for short to medium-length display copy where its texture and contrast can be appreciated—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It also works well for editorial pull quotes or promotional lines that benefit from a handmade, high-energy feel. For dense body text, the narrow proportions and textured strokes may become visually busy, so larger sizes and generous spacing are recommended.
The font conveys a spontaneous, expressive mood—like quick marker or brush lettering used for emphasis. Its textured strokes and sharp tapers add a slightly gritty, streetwise edge while staying personable and informal. The tone feels energetic and contemporary, suited to attention-grabbing, human-forward messaging.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush lettering with visible ink texture and natural stroke variation. The intent appears to be delivering a handcrafted, expressive signature-like voice that stands out in display settings while maintaining a coherent, repeatable rhythm across letters and numerals.
Capitals lean toward simplified, sign-like brush forms, while the lowercase carries more cursive movement and elongated strokes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic, tapered logic and keep the set visually consistent. The texture becomes a defining feature at larger sizes where the dry-brush breaks and ink variations remain clearly visible.