Distressed Ekji 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promos, playful, handmade, grungy, comic, quirky, add texture, feel handmade, signal fun, create impact, chunky, rounded, inked, roughened, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with a hand-inked, distressed finish. Strokes are thick and somewhat uneven, with rough interior scuffs and occasional chiseled-looking notches that create a worn print texture. Counters are generally open and circular, terminals tend to be blunt, and curves feel slightly wobbly, reinforcing an organic, drawn quality. Proportions are lively and inconsistent in a controlled way, with bouncy baseline behavior and varied letter widths that keep the rhythm informal.
This font is best suited to short-form display use where its distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging, merchandise, and event promotions. It also works well for playful branding, children’s or comic-adjacent design, and any application aiming for a handmade, worn-print look rather than clean body text.
The overall tone is casual and mischievous, combining a friendly cartoon warmth with a gritty, imperfect texture. It reads as energetic and approachable rather than refined, with a DIY, screen-printed character that suggests humor and spontaneity.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with deliberate imperfections that mimic rough printing or marker-filled lettering. Its consistent chunky skeleton paired with irregular texture suggests a goal of maintaining readability while adding character and grit.
Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, while lowercase shapes are simple and sturdy, maintaining legibility despite the internal distressing. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with prominent curves and visible texture that becomes more apparent at larger sizes.