Distressed Yaja 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, book covers, rustic, handmade, vintage, gritty, folksy, worn print, handmade feel, vintage tone, tactile texture, rough edges, inked, textured, organic, irregular.
A condensed, hand-rendered serif with visibly roughened outlines and uneven stroke edges, as if printed from a worn plate or drawn with a dry marker. Strokes show modest contrast and frequent wobble, with slightly inconsistent stem widths and small, blunt terminals that read more like carved or stamped forms than polished typography. Counters are generally open and simple, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S) carry a subtly lumpy, imperfect roundness. Spacing and sidebearings feel irregular across the set, contributing to a lively, non-uniform rhythm in text.
Works well for display settings where texture and character are an asset: posters, titles, packaging, labels, and editorial headlines. It can also serve short text blocks when a vintage, handmade feel is desired, though the rough edges and irregular rhythm are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is rustic and tactile, suggesting age, use, and human touch rather than precision. It evokes handmade signage, old packaging, and weathered print ephemera—approachable, slightly gritty, and intentionally imperfect.
Likely designed to mimic imperfect ink coverage and worn printing, delivering a vintage, hand-crafted look with strong legibility and an intentionally rough surface. The goal appears to be adding personality and tactile authenticity to straightforward serif letterforms.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, sign-like construction, while the lowercase keeps a compact, workmanlike feel with sturdy joins and straightforward silhouettes. Numerals share the same worn texture, reinforcing the consistent distressed impression across letters and figures.