Distressed Ragol 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ingeo' by Blancoletters, 'Boston' by Latinotype, 'Clear Sans' by Positype, 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, 'Masny' by Tour De Force, and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, apparel, playful, handmade, retro, rugged, friendly, vintage print, handcrafted feel, casual impact, tactile texture, rounded, blunt, textured, inked, soft-cornered.
A chunky, rounded sans with broad proportions and a heavy, even stroke that reads like ink laid down with a marker or brush. Forms are simplified and geometric-leaning, with blunt terminals, soft corners, and slightly irregular curves. A consistent distressed texture shows through as small nicks, speckles, and roughened edges, giving the silhouettes a printed, worn-in look while maintaining solid counters and clear lettershape recognition.
Works best for short, bold settings where the distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, event promos, product packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics. It can also support playful brand marks and social media graphics when a tactile, printed feel is desired, especially at display sizes where the rough details remain legible.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, handcrafted energy. The worn texture adds a vintage, DIY character—more screen-printed poster than polished corporate branding—suggesting warmth and personality rather than precision.
Likely designed to deliver strong, high-impact letterforms with a deliberately imperfect surface, capturing the look of worn screen print, rubber stamp, or rough presswork. The goal appears to be combining friendly rounded shapes with a gritty texture for a memorable, handcrafted display voice.
Spacing and rhythm feel lively due to the combination of wide letterforms and subtle edge irregularities; the texture is present across both uppercase and lowercase as well as numerals, helping the style stay cohesive in longer text. The numerals and round letters (like O/0) emphasize the font’s soft, friendly geometry, while the distressed finish keeps it from feeling overly clean or sterile.