Distressed Heri 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, social media, handmade, expressive, rustic, playful, casual, hand lettering, brush texture, compact display, casual warmth, brushy, textured, inked, organic, lively.
A condensed, slanted script with brush-pen construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show textured edges, occasional dry-brush breakup, and slightly uneven terminals that create a hand-rendered rhythm. Letterforms are loosely connected in feel (though not fully joining), with tall ascenders/descenders and compact counters; lowercase proportions skew small against the capitals, reinforcing a narrow, vertical emphasis. Numerals and capitals keep the same gestural stroke logic, with subtle variation in width and stroke pressure across the set.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brush texture and narrow rhythm can be appreciated—posters, packaging labels, cafe/menu-style headings, and expressive branding. It also works well for social graphics and pull quotes where a handmade, distressed script voice is desired.
The overall tone is informal and human, like quick marker or brush lettering used for notes, menus, and handmade signage. The rough ink texture adds a worn, artsy character that feels approachable rather than polished, with a hint of vintage craft and street-level authenticity.
Likely drawn to capture fast brush lettering with natural pressure changes and imperfect ink edges, translating the spontaneity of hand-painted script into a repeatable font. The condensed proportions and tall verticals suggest an intention to fit impactful lettering into tight spaces while keeping a lively, handcrafted personality.
In longer lines the tight, condensed rhythm and strong contrast create a lively sparkle, while the textured stroke edges add visual noise that reads as intentional distress. Round letters (O, o, e) stay open and airy, helping the script remain legible despite the energetic, irregular stroke behavior.